Ohio final pay checklist for employers
A final pay checklist makes sure an employee who leaves gets every dollar owed, on time. Here is what changes when the employee works in Ohio.
Ohio rules that affect this form
| Final pay when fired | No separate final-pay statute; final wages are due on the regular semimonthly pay schedule (first-half-of-month wages by the 1st of the next month, second-half wages by the 15th). Verify |
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| Final pay when an employee quits | Same as discharge: regular pay schedule; no special rule for resignations. Verify |
| Unused vacation / PTO at separation | Not required by state law; payout depends on the employer's policy or agreement. No state rule on use-it-or-lose-it. Verify |
What to include
- Confirm the separation date and whether the employee quit or was let go
- Calculate final hours, overtime, commissions and bonuses earned
- Check whether unused vacation or PTO must be paid out
- Apply only deductions that state law and signed authorizations allow
- Pay by the state deadline and keep proof of the payment date
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Ohio final pay checklist form?
Ohio does not publish one required final pay checklist for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Ohio rules on this page.
When is a final paycheck due in Ohio?
If the employer ends employment: No separate final-pay statute; final wages are due on the regular semimonthly pay schedule (first-half-of-month wages by the 1st of the next month, second-half wages by the 15th). If the employee quits: Same as discharge: regular pay schedule; no special rule for resignations.
Does Ohio require paying out unused vacation?
Not required by state law; payout depends on the employer's policy or agreement. No state rule on use-it-or-lose-it.
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This page is general information for employers, not legal advice. Employment laws change and can vary by city and county. Confirm details with the state labor department or an employment attorney. Read our disclaimer.