Ohio Registered Nurse Overtime & Pay Rules
Side-by-side statutory audit of Registered Nurse hourly wages, 1.5x overtime thresholds, shift benchmarks ($42.80/hr median), and meal break penalty pay under Ohio Const. Art. II § 34a.
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In Ohio, a Registered Nurse is entitled to a minimum statutory base wage of $10.45/hr (State industry median: $42.80/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 Registered Nurses in Ohio
Non-Exempt (Eligible for 1.5x Overtime & Shift Differential Premiums)
Registered Nurses paid on an hourly basis are non-exempt under FLSA regulations and MUST receive 1.5x overtime pay for all hours over 40.
Ohio Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal 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.
Ohio Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Ohio for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation Ohio Const. Art. II § 34a, the 2026 minimum wage in Ohio is $10.45 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Ohio mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Ohio follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in Ohio take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Ohio permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $5.22/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $5.23/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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