Ohio Fast Food & Counter Worker Overtime & Pay Rules
Side-by-side statutory audit of Fast Food & Counter Worker hourly wages, 1.5x overtime thresholds, shift benchmarks ($16.50/hr median), and meal break penalty pay under Ohio Const. Art. II § 34a.
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In Ohio, a Fast Food & Counter Worker is entitled to a minimum statutory base wage of $10.45/hr (State industry median: $16.50/hr). Overtime is calculated at 1.5x regular rate after 40 hours per week under Ohio Const. Art. II § 34a.
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FLSA Exemption & Overtime Rules for Fast Food & Counter Workers in Ohio
Non-Exempt (Eligible for 1.5x Overtime & Fast Food Minimum Wage Badges)
Non-exempt hourly position under FLSA § 213. California AB 1228 mandates a $20.00/hr fast food minimum wage across all major fast food chains.
Ohio Labor Code & FLSA Authority
Statutory Citation: Ohio Const. Art. II § 34a
Ohio minimum wage ($10.45/hr) applies to businesses grossing over $385,000 annually. Federal $7.25 rate applies to smaller businesses. 40h weekly overtime rules apply.
Employee Statutory Rights (OH)
- ✓ Minimum wage of $10.45/hr for employees at businesses grossing >$385k/yr.
- ✓ Overtime pay at 1.5x regular rate for hours worked over 40 per workweek.
- ✓ Tipped employee direct cash rate of at least $5.23/hr.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (OH)
- § Verify annual gross revenue threshold for applicable state vs federal wage rate.
- § Maintain payroll records for at least 3 years under Ohio Revised Code.
- § Make up any tip credit shortfall below $10.45/hr.
Common Ohio Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Applying federal $7.25 rate to employees of businesses exceeding gross revenue threshold.
Failing to calculate overtime on total compensation including shift differentials.
Unlawful payroll deductions reducing net pay below legal minimum.
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Audit Ohio Fast Food & Counter Worker Overtime & Pay
Verify 2026 statutory minimum wage floors, 1.5x overtime thresholds, and meal break penalties for Fast Food & Counter Workers in Ohio.