Overtime Pay in Ohio
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Ohio follows federal overtime law: 1.5 times regular pay for hours over 40 per week.
How Ohio treats Overtime Pay
Ohio does not impose state overtime requirements beyond the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, so federal standards govern. Employers must pay overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Exempt employees in executive, administrative, professional, and certain specialized roles are excluded from overtime requirements if they meet federal salary and duty tests. Ohio employers must keep accurate records of hours worked and overtime payments for all covered employees.
The general definition of Overtime Pay
Compensation at an increased rate for hours worked beyond the standard workweek, typically 1.5 times the regular wage.
Overtime pay is extra compensation that employers must provide when employees work more than a certain number of hours per week, usually 40 hours. Under federal law, overtime must be paid at one and a half times the employee's regular hourly rate (called "time and a half"). Some states require overtime for hours over 8 in a single day or for the seventh consecutive day worked. Certain employees, like managers and salaried professionals, may be exempt from overtime requirements. Employers who fail to pay overtime owe back wages plus penalties.
Read the full Overtime Pay entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Ohio.