Is paid sick leave required in Ohio?

There is no statewide paid sick leave mandate.

When is overtime due in Ohio?

For non-exempt employees, at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek.

The pay and leave rules Ohio employers most often ask about: posting salary ranges, paid sick leave, overtime and state leave programs.

Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: fisherphillips.com, dol.gov.

Not requiredPay ranges in job ads

NoStatewide paid sick leave

NoState paid leave or disability program

$11.00Minimum wage

Ohio has no statewide law requiring salary ranges in job postings.

Cleveland range + ban (15+, eff 2025-10-27); Columbus range (enforced 2027-01-01) + ban; Cincinnati, Toledo bans

Ohio has no statewide paid sick leave mandate. Employers covered by federal contractor rules (Executive Order 13706) may still have to provide it.

Non-exempt employees earn 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Does Ohio require salary ranges in job postings?: No statewide law requires it. Cleveland range + ban (15+, eff 2025-10-27); Columbus range (enforced 2027-01-01) + ban; Cincinnati, Toledo bans
Is paid sick leave required in Ohio?: There is no statewide paid sick leave mandate.
When is overtime due in Ohio?: For non-exempt employees, at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek.