Millions Recovered
For Unpaid Workers
Ohio workers in manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics are frequently underpaid. Our legal team fights for maximum recovery under both Ohio Constitution Art. II-34a and Federal FLSA regulations.
No fees unless we win. We only get paid when you do.
Get an estimate of what you're owed in just 60 seconds. This calculator is based on federal FLSA laws and includes liquidated damages (double your unpaid wages).
Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 (2026), which is $3.75 higher per hour than the federal rate of $7.25. This means your overtime rate starts at $16.50/hr minimum.
| Protection | Ohio State Law | Federal Law (FLSA) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $11.00/hr (2026) | $7.25/hr |
| Tipped Wage | $5.50/hr | $2.13/hr |
| Overtime Pay | 1.5x after 40 hours | 1.5x after 40 hours |
| Record Keeping | Strict (Const. Art II-34a) | Standard |
| Small Business | Lower Rate < $405k Rev | $500k Rev Threshold |
Cleveland & Dayton: Unpaid "donning and doffing" of protective gear, or rounding timecards to shave 10-15 minutes off daily pay.
Columbus & Cincinnati: Misclassifying warehouse supervisors as "exempt" despite them spending 90% of their time packing boxes alongside the crew.
Nurses & Caregivers: Automatic meal break deductions (auto-deduct) even when the nurse is interrupted or working through lunch.
Waiters & Bartenders: Tip pooling with managers, or failing to make up the difference if tips don't reach the $11.00 minimum.
Farms: Misusing the "Agricultural Exemption" for workers who are processing or packaging goods rather than doing direct field work.
Admin Staff: Paying a "salary" of $35k-$40k and claiming exemption, when the law requires a salary of at least $43,888 (2025 federal rule) and strict duties tests.
Cleveland, Akron, Dayton:
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Columbus, Intel Plant:
Under the Ohio Constitution, you may be entitled to damages equal to three times the amount of unpaid wages (200% damages + back pay) in certain cases.
Federal law allows a 3-year recovery period for "willful" violations. Ohio law generally follows a 2-year statute, so acting fast is critical.
Ohio law mandates strict record keeping. Employers who fail to provide records can face additional scrutiny.
Ohio's constitutional protection for minimum wage helps ensure workers keep up with inflation.
While Paul M. Botros is licensed in Texas and Florida, we successfully help Ohio workers recover unpaid wages through our network of skilled Ohio attorneys. We partner with experienced local counsel or obtain special admission (pro hac vice) to ensure you get both specialized wage and hour expertise and local court advantage.
We Level the Playing Field
Large employers have legal teams. With our national network, so do you.
Expert legal review of your overtime claim. No fees unless we win. Use the calculator above to estimate your recovery, then contact us for a detailed case analysis.