Ohio Tipped Employee Wage Compliance

Tipped employee wage compliance procedures for Ohio restaurants.

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What this document covers

Ohio has specific rules for tipped employee compensation: $5.25/hr (50% of state minimum; tips must bring total to $10.45/hr; adjusted annually with minimum wage). This document covers tip credit calculations, tip pooling rules, required notices to employees, and record-keeping specific to Ohio law.

Key sections included

State tipped minimum wage rate
Tip credit notice requirements
Tip pooling rules and restrictions
Tip credit calculation worksheet
Service charge vs tip distinctions
Record-keeping requirements
Employee acknowledgment forms

Frequently asked questions

What is the tipped minimum wage in Ohio?

$5.25/hr (50% of state minimum; tips must bring total to $10.45/hr; adjusted annually with minimum wage).

Who can participate in a tip pool?

Under federal law, only employees who customarily receive tips can participate. Ohio may have additional restrictions — check current state guidance.

Document details

State: Ohio
Legal basis: Ohio Revised Code Title 41 (Labor and Industry); FLSA §3(m)
Enforced by: Ohio Department of Commerce, Bureau of Wage & Hour Administration
Penalty for absence: Back wages, liquidated damages, and penalties under Ohio Revised Code Title 41 (Labor and Industry). Class action risk for tip credit violations.
Category: Employment & HR

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