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Labor laws in the State are important to everyone. Both federal and state regulations exist to protect the interests of both employers and employees. Even those who may not be actively working are covered under these laws. Most states have an agency that oversees and enforces the laws of the state. In Ohio, the Department of Commerce is the agency that deals with the regulation and enforcement of the states labor laws. They also offer information to the public and seek to educate the workforce on these laws so that everyone is in compliance and understands their rights and responsibilities.

The first thing you need to know about Ohio (OH) labor and employment laws is whom they apply to. An employer is defined as any entity, business association, person or group of persons acting in the interest of an employee where the gross revenue is more than 150,000 annually. Employers must pay their workers at least the minimum wage of $5.15 per hour. Those who work for tips such as waiters and waitresses may be paid a rate of $2.13 per hour, but when combined with their tips they must make at least the minimum wage for all hours worked. Employees must be paid at least twice monthly, no later than the 15^th and 30^th of the month. There is no law that requires employers to offer breaks, or paid time off. Most employers do offer these benefits as an incentive and to keep employee moral up.

Under Ohio (OH) labor and employment laws employers are subject to inspection by agents of the state to make sure that they are in compliance with the law. As an employer you have a responsibility to maintain a workplace that is free of discrimination, meets safety and health standards and that employees are aware of the policies in force.

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