In accordance with a Congressional Amendment passed by Ohioans in 2006, minimum wage shall increase every January 1^st by the rate of inflation.

For non-tipped employees the rate will increase from $7.40 to $7.70 per hour. For tipped employees the rate will increase from $3.70 to $3.85 per hour.

This increase in wages applies to employers grossing more than $283,000 per year. For employers grossing less than this amount, the state minimum wage rate of $7.25 would apply. The state minimum wage also applies for workers aged 14 and 15. The state minimum wage is linked to the federal minimum wage and can only be changed by an act of Congress and the President of the United States signature.

To view the Congressional Amendment regarding the minimum wage increase, please see §34a Minimum Wage of the Ohio Constitution at: http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/constitution.pdf

To view the Ohio Minimum Wage poster please visit: http://www.com.ohio.gov/laws/docs/dico_MinimumWagePoster2012.pdf

As with any rule, there are exceptions.   

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