Labor Law Center
State Update Overview
| Date Updated | December 2024 |
| Labor Law Update | The State of Ohio Minimum Wage Law |
| What Changed | Increased minimum wage |
| Mandatory or Non-Mandatory | Mandatory |
| Updated Poster | Ohio Labor Law Poster |
The Ohio Department of Commerce announced an increase to the state minimum wage effective January 1, 2025.
Ohio Minimum Wage Law
- Minimum wage increases to $10.70 per hour for non-tipped employees; $5.35 per hour for tipped employees
- New minimum wage law effective January 1, 2025
Wage and Hour Exemptions
Employees may be exempt from wage and hour laws based on criteria associated with their salary, actual duties, and skills. Exempt employees neither receive overtime pay nor qualify for minimum wage. Ohio labor law defines these exemptions based on Executive, Administrative, or Professional status. Learn more here.
Ohio Labor Law Poster Update
All businesses within the State of Ohio must display the new “Minimum Wage Notice” along with other state-mandated posting requirements where they are sufficiently accessible and viewable to all employees. This change has been reflected in our 2025 Ohio Labor Law Poster and require an immediate mandatory update. Failure to meet compliance requirements and display the updated posters could result in fines.
Order the 2025 Ohio Labor Law Poster to ensure full compliance with this new poster and all state and federal poster mandates.