Ohio Minimum Wage Amendment
Ohio Rev. Code 4111.02
Regulatory Snapshot: Ohio Minimum Wage Amendment
Ohio Minimum Wage Amendment (Ohio Rev. Code 4111.02) is an enacted law in Ohio under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2006-11-07 and becomes effective on 2025-01-01. Ohio currently reports 1 tracked regulations with 1 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 17/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch last verified this entry on 2026-03-18.
Nationally, 107 states have enacted employment & worker protection statutes and 0 additional bills remain pending — 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Ohio within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in Ohio Rev. Code 4111.02 itself.
Applicability under Ohio Minimum Wage Amendment: Employers over $385K gross receipts. Penalty exposure is documented as: Dept of Commerce enforcement. Private right of action. Notable exemptions: Small employers (state floor = federal). Outside salespeople..
Summary
Ohio minimum wage $10.70/hr (2025). Constitutionally mandated CPI indexing. Small employers (<$385K gross): $7.25/hr.
Key Requirements
$10.70/hr (2025) for employers over $385K gross. $7.25/hr for small employers. Tipped: $5.35/hr.
Penalties
Dept of Commerce enforcement. Private right of action.
Applicability
Employers over $385K gross receipts.
Exemptions
Small employers (state floor = federal). Outside salespeople.
Official Source
https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/industrial-compliance/wage-hour/minimum-wageFrequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Ohio is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Ohio Minimum Wage Amendment enacted?
Ohio Minimum Wage Amendment was enacted on 2006-11-07 and became effective on 2025-01-01. It was introduced as Ohio Rev. Code 4111.02.
What are the penalties for violating Ohio Minimum Wage Amendment?
Dept of Commerce enforcement. Private right of action. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Ohio Minimum Wage Amendment apply to small businesses?
Employers over $385K gross receipts. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Ohio compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Ohio has a regulatory strictness score of 17/100, based on 1 enacted regulation out of 1 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Ohio Minimum Wage Amendment?
The official text of Ohio Minimum Wage Amendment (Ohio Rev. Code 4111.02) is available from the Ohio legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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