Ohio Labor Law & Payroll Quick Reference (2026)
A plain-English summary of the key Ohio employment rules small businesses need to know: minimum wage, overtime, breaks, paid leave, and final pay.
Ohio Quick Reference Table
| Minimum Wage (2026) | $10.70/hr (larger employers) |
|---|---|
| Overtime | 1.5x over 40 hrs/week |
| Meal & Rest Breaks | No state-mandated meal or rest breaks for adults |
| Paid Sick Leave | No state paid sick leave mandate |
| Final Paycheck | Final pay by next regular payday or within 15 days |
| Notable Rules | Minimum wage indexed to inflation annually |
Running Compliant Payroll in Ohio
Staying compliant in Ohio means applying the right minimum wage, calculating overtime correctly, honoring break and paid-leave rules, and meeting final-paycheck deadlines. MyCo automates all of this so every pay run follows Ohio and federal rules without manual lookups.
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What is the Ohio minimum wage in 2026?
The Ohio minimum wage is $10.70/hr (larger employers).
How does overtime work in Ohio?
1.5x over 40 hrs/week.
When is a final paycheck due in Ohio?
Final pay by next regular payday or within 15 days.
Does Ohio require paid sick leave?
No state paid sick leave mandate.
How does MyCo help with Ohio compliance?
MyCo applies Ohio minimum wage, overtime, paid-leave, and final-pay rules automatically and produces payroll-ready data; US payroll tax filing is configured during onboarding through your payroll provider.