Receiving a labor law poster violation notice (or a labor law compliance notice) can be a stressful and possibly expensive experience for any business owner. The violation notice indicates that the business needs to update its federal labor law posters and other compliance materials to avoid potential penalties.
Ohio Labor Law Posters - State & Federal
Ohio Labor Law Posters - State & Federal
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Poster sizes vary by state; max size 25.5” x 39.5”
Notices Include: Minimum Wage, Workers' Compensation, Discrimination Notice
Ohio Minimum Wage:$11.00 - Effective 1/2026
Latest State Updates
- Minimum Wage (10/2025) - Effective 1/2026
- Minimum Wage (10/2024)
- Equal Employment Opportunity (10/2022)
Our All-On-One Poster combines mandatory Ohio and federal requirements for all businesses.
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Ohio Labor Law Poster 2026 with the Latest Mandatory Updates
Our All-On-One 2026 Ohio labor law poster consolidates every required state and federal notice into one durable, laminated, easy-to-display format.
It includes up-to-date postings such as the state’s Civil Rights Act, Minimum Wage, Minor Labor Laws, Smoking Notice, Workers’ Compensation certificate, and more—plus all federally mandated notices like the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights," OSHA’s "It's the Law," USERRA, FMLA (when required), and the Federal Minimum Wage. The poster also features the latest 2026 Ohio labor law updates, including the revised Ohio Minimum Wage notice (now $11.00 per hour).
Employers who require federal-only notices can also view our Federal Labor Law Poster, which include all mandatory nationwide workplace postings.
Ohio Labor Law Poster Key Features:
- OH Civil Rights Act
- OH Minimum Wage
- OH Minor Labor Laws
- OH Smoking Notice
- OH WC Rebuttable Presumption
- OH Workers' Compensation Certificate Sample
Federal Postings and Notifications Included
- EEOC "Know Your Rights" Notice
- Fed-OSHA "It's the Law" Notice
- Employee "Right to Know" Notice
- USCIS Discrimination Notice
- Federal Minimum Wage Notice
- Employee Polygraph Protection Notice
- Family and Medical Leave Act Notice (download only where required)
- USERRA Rights and Benefits Notice
- Payday Notice (Meets notification requirements)
- IRS EITC / Notice 797 / W-4 Notice (Meets notification requirements)
Wage regulations are a critical part of compliance, For employers comparing wage requirements nationwide, view Our US minimum wage by state.
Ongoing Ohio Labor Law Compliance Support
Keeping labor law posters current is an ongoing responsibility for Ohio employers, as both state and federal posting requirements can change throughout the year. Missing an update may lead to compliance gaps, penalties, or issues during audits and inspections.
To simplify this process, employers can enroll in the Labor Law Posters Online Full Compliance Plan, which provides automatic poster updates whenever Ohio or federal posting requirements change. This plan helps businesses maintain up-to-date labor law postings without needing to track regulatory changes manually.
For employers seeking state-specific guidance, our Ohio compliance service offers dedicated support to help businesses meet Ohio labor law posting requirements. This service is designed to assist employers with understanding applicable notices, maintaining compliance across locations, and staying aligned with both Ohio and federal regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What labor law and minimum‑wage rules apply in Ohio for 2026?
Ohio’s minimum wage rises from $10.70 in 2025 to $11.00 per hour on January 1, 2026 under Ohio labor laws 2026. Employers with gross receipts below a threshold ($405,000 in 2026) may pay the federal minimum wage of $7.25. Tipped employees must receive a cash wage of at least $5.50 per hour. Ohio law also requires workers to receive meal periods after five consecutive hours and prohibits discrimination. Federal and state labor laws apply.
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How often must the Ohio labor law posters be updated, and who monitors those updates?
The Ohio Department of Commerce publishes new posters each time the minimum wage or other labor laws change. Because the wage increases on January 1, 2026, employers must replace their Ohio labor law poster then. Our service monitors updates and provides new posters automatically.
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What are the penalties in 2026 for not posting or updating Ohio labor law posters?
Employers who fail to post required notices may face civil penalties and enforcement actions under Ohio employee labor laws. Federal penalties for not posting can reach $100 per violation, and employees may also bring lawsuits for wage violations.
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Where can employers get compliant 2026 Ohio labor law posters, including bilingual options?
Employers can obtain Ohio employment law posters through our all-on-one service, which includes required state and federal notices. Individual posters may also be downloaded from the Ohio Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Are small businesses exempt from Ohio labor law poster requirements in 2026?
No. All employers that are subject to Ohio’s wage laws must display the required posters. Very small businesses below the gross‑receipts threshold may pay the federal minimum wage but still must post the federal notices.
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Can labor law notices be displayed electronically instead of physically in Ohio in 2026?
Physical posting at the workplace is required. Electronic posting may supplement physical posters for remote workers, but does not replace them.
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Do Ohio employers need to include both state and federal labor law notices?
Yes. Ohio employers are required to display both Ohio-specific labor law notices and federal labor law posters. Our all-on-one poster ensures compliance with both state and federal requirements. With our annual subscription, you receive automatic updates whenever posting requirements change, so your workplace stays current.
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What additional workplace compliance resources are available for Ohio employers?
While your labor law posters cover the basics, the Ohio OSHA Safety Poster adds all-on-one OSHA-compliant updates with a fine-coverage guarantee. This ensures you stay ahead of regulatory changes and avoid costly penalties.
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Where can you find the updated Ohio labor law posters?
Official notices, such as the “Ohio Minimum Wage” and “Unemployment Insurance Coverage” posters, can be downloaded for free from state agency websites. For convenience, our Labor Law Posters offer bundled, compliant sets and tracks updates from agencies like the Ohio Department of Commerce and the Department of Job and Family Services.
Poster Update Program
Stay stress-free with our one-year subscription that automatically sends you all mandatory labor law poster updates as they occur—usually two or three times per year—ensuring your Ohio labor law posters are always current and compliant.
Employers in Ohio are required by law to post the most current state and federal labor law posters where employees can easily view them. The following summarizes mandatory 2025 Ohio employment law poster updates that must be displayed in workplaces.
2025 Ohio State & Federal Updates
Ohio Mandatory Update
January 2026 – Minimum Wage
- When we updated on our Posters – October 2025
Agency: Ohio Department of Commerce
Region: Statewide
- The Ohio Department of Commerce has released a new 2026 minimum wage poster. Starting January 1, 2026, the minimum wage in Ohio will rise from $10.70 per hour to $11.00 per hour. Tipped employees will receive a minimum wage of $5.50 per hour, in addition to tips.
January 2025 – Minimum Wage
- When we updated on our Posters – November 2024
Agency: Ohio Department of Commerce
Region: Statewide
- The Ohio Department of Commerce released a new 2025 minimum wage poster. Starting January 1st, 2025, the minimum wage in Ohio rises from $10.45 per hour to $10.70 per hour. Tipped employees receive a minimum wage of $5.35 per hour, in addition to tips.
Federal Mandatory Update
April 2025 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026
Agency: United States Department of Labor
Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)
- Updates federal minimum wage information for contractors to $13.30 for EO 13658 and notes revocation of EO 14026 due to EO 14236.
January 2025 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026
Agency: United States Department of Labor
Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)
- Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $13.30 under EO 13658 and $17.75 under EO 14026.
January 2025 - Notice 797 and 1015
- When we updated on our Posters – December 2024
Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Region: Nationwide
- Explains updates to possible tax credits.
2024 Ohio State & Federal Updates
Ohio Mandatory Update
March 2024 – No Smoking Sign
Agency: Ohio Department of Health
Region: Statewide
- The Ohio Department of Health issued a No Smoking sign aligned with Revised Code Chapter 3794. Every public place or workplace must display no smoking signs at all entrances; each sign must feature a toll-free number for reporting violations.
January 2024 – Minimum Wage
- When we updated on our Posters – December 2023
Agency: Ohio Department of Commerce
Region: Statewide
- The Ohio Department of Commerce released a new 2024 minimum wage poster. Starting January 1st, 2024, the minimum wage in Ohio rises from $10.10 per hour to $10.45 per hour. Tipped employees receive a minimum wage of $5.25 per hour, in addition to tips.
Federal Mandatory Update
January 2024 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026
Agency: United States Department of Labor
Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)
- Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $12.90 under EO 13658 and $17.20 under EO 14026.
January 2024 - Notice 797 and 1015
- When we updated on our Posters – December 2023
Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Region: Nationwide
- Explains updates to possible tax credits.
January 2024 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13706: Paid Sick Leave for Contractors
Agency: United States Department of Labor
Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)
- Updates the paid sick leave website with a QR code for more information for federal contractors.
2023 Ohio State & Federal Updates
Ohio Mandatory Update
January 2023 – Minimum Wage
Agency: Ohio Department of Commerce
Region: Statewide
Federal Mandatory Update
June 2023 - Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Agency: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Region: Nationwide
- Adds information on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees.
May 2023 - Federal Minimum Wage
- When we updated on our Posters – June 2023
Agency: United States Department of Labor
Region: Nationwide
- Includes information on the PUMP Act for Nursing Mothers, which expands break time and private space requirements for nursing employees.
January 2023 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order (EO) 13658 and 14026
Agency: United States Department of Labor
Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)
- Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $12.15 under EO 13658 and $16.20 under EO 14026.
January 2023 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015
- When we updated on our Posters – December 2022
Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Region: Nationwide
- Explains updates to possible tax credits.
2022 Ohio State & Federal Updates
Ohio Mandatory Update
January 2022 – Minimum Wage
- When we updated on our Posters – October 2021
Agency: Ohio Department of Commerce
Region: Statewide
- Effective January 1st, 2022, the minimum wage increases from $8.80 per hour to $9.30 per hour. The tipped minimum wage increases from $4.40 per hour to $4.65 per hour, plus tips.
Federal Mandatory Update
October 2022 – Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Agency: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)
- Replaces an outdated EEOC poster with a plain-language version and QR code.
January 2022 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026
Agency: United States Department of Labor
Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)
- Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $11.25 under EO 13658 and $15.00 under EO 14026.
January 2022 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015
- When we updated on our Posters – December 2021
Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Region: Nationwide
- Explains updates to possible tax credits.
2021 Ohio State & Federal Updates
Ohio Mandatory Update
July 2021 – Equal Employment Opportunity
Agency: Ohio Civil Rights Commission
Region: Statewide
- Adds protections for pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity; extends acceptable complaint filing with the OCRC from six months to two years from the last act of discrimination or harassment; clarifies leave protections related to pregnancy/childbirth.
January 2021 – Minimum Wage
- When we updated on our Posters – October 2020
Agency: Ohio Department of Commerce
Region: Statewide
- Effective January 1st, 2021, the hourly minimum wage increases from $8.70 to $8.80; employers grossing less than $323,000 must pay no less than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour; and tipped minimum wage increases from $4.35 to $4.40 per hour.
Federal Mandatory Update
January 2021 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015
- When we updated on our Posters – December 2020
Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Region: Nationwide
- Explains updates to possible tax credits.
January 2021 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13658
Agency: United States Department of Labor
Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)
- Updates the federal contractor minimum wage to $10.95.
2020 Ohio State & Federal Updates
Ohio Mandatory Update
January 2020 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13658
- When we updated on our Posters – October 2019
Agency: Ohio Department of Commerce
Region: Statewide
- Effective January 1st, 2020, the minimum wage increases from $8.55 per hour to $8.70 per hour; tipped minimum wage increases by $0.05. Businesses grossing less than $319,000 must comply with the federal minimum wage. The same evaluation and adjustment occur by September 30 of each year.
Federal Mandatory Update
January 2020 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13658
Agency: United States Department of Labor
Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)
- Updates the federal contractor minimum wage to $10.80.
January 2020 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015
- When we updated on our Posters – December 2019
Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Region: Nationwide
- Explains updates to possible tax credits.