What you Need to Know about Ohio Paychecks
Knowing and understanding how a place of business distributes its paychecks is an important piece of knowledge when it comes to accepting a job or working. Here are some frequently asked questions regarding how the state of Ohio distributes its paychecks.
When will I get paid?
Paychecks are the amount of money an employee earns during an allotted pay period. Businesses can typically choose between weekly and bi-weekly pay periods. The decision to choose either option depends on how often the employer decides to process payroll. If they choose to distribute weekly paychecks, the employer must process payroll every week whereas biweekly paychecks only require payroll once every two weeks. No matter how often the employee gets paid, the paychecks will still reflect the correct amount of time and compensation.
In the state of Ohio, employees must be paid at least twice a month in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code §4113.15. This means that either weekly or biweekly paychecks are allowed.
Related: Ohio Employee Overtime FAQs
Can an employer make deductions from my paycheck?
Deductions from a paycheck can be made so long as the employee is still being paid minimum wage at least. Deductions from paychecks may include any uniform fees or drug testing fees.
Furthermore, damages or theft deductions may be made if the employee is still receiving at least minimum wage. Employees are able to pursue the matter in private with their employer if they are still earning minimum wage. If the deductions cause the employee to earn less than minimum wage, they may contact the Bureau of Wage and Hour Administration.
Can my rate of pay change?
The hourly rate of pay an employee makes is able to change so long as they are still making minimum wage every hour they work. The state of Ohio does not recognize it as a violation if the employer does not pay their employee their regular pay so long as it is still minimum wage. The state also cannot enforce any raises that were promised.
When am I entitled to overtime pay?
Overtime pay is given to any employee who works over 40 hours per week. Overtime pay is 1.5 times the regular pay for each employee. For example, if a worker is getting paid $20 per hour, their overtime pay would be $25 for every hour of overtime.
I no longer work at my previous job. When will I receive my final paycheck?
An employer typically has 15 days from the date of termination or the next scheduled payday to distribute the final paycheck. If an employee is not given their rightful pay, they may be entitled to more rights. Employers may face greater damages. In these instances, employees are not only entitled to their unpaid wages but they are also entitled to 6% of the unpaid wages or $200—whichever is greater is what the employer must pay.
Related: Ohio Wage Payment Laws
Can an employer withhold my paycheck?
No. Under no circumstances are employers allowed to withhold an employee’s paycheck. All paychecks must be distributed by the required date.
Sometimes, employers may feel the need to withhold final paychecks if the employee did not put in a proper two weeks notice. However, in the state of Ohio, no proper notice is required. Therefore, employers must distribute the final paycheck.
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