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In Ohio, employees must be paid at least the minimum wage of $10.10 per hour and receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a week. If you experience wage theft or workplace exploitation, you can file a complaint with the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance. Ohio law also protects employees from retaliation for filing such complaints. For inappropriate workplace behavior, consider filing a harassment complaint with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC). If you have already contacted the OCRC and have not received a response, follow up with them or consult an employment attorney for further assistance.Full Conversation
I need help with wage theft and workplace exploitation by a former employer. Can I provide details to see what legal action I can take?
Hi ****! I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please provide more details about the wage theft and workplace exploitation you experienced? This will help me provide you with relevant legal information.
I worked informally, no written contract, and was paid $*.*/hour on average—far below minimum wage. I have proof of *,*+ hours worked, calculated using GPS data and some text messages assigning tasks. There are overtime hours, but I was never compensated.
Hi ****,
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Ohio, the minimum wage is $*.* per hour as of *, and employees must be compensated for overtime at *.* times their regular rate for hours worked over * in a workweek. Here are your options:
- File a wage complaint with the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance.
- Consider consulting an employment attorney for further legal action.
Do you have any questions about these options?
What legal steps can I take to recover unpaid wages and address the exploitation? How should I proceed if I fear retaliation?
Hi ****,
Here are the steps you can take to recover unpaid wages and address exploitation in Ohio:
- **File a Wage Complaint:** Submit a complaint to the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance.
- **Consult an Employment Attorney:** They can help you understand your rights and represent you.
- **Retaliation Protection:** Ohio law protects employees from retaliation for filing wage complaints.
Would you like information on contacting the nearest Ohio Department of Commerce office?
yes, because last time I tried that, I guess I filed with the wrong division, and got all confused.
Hi ****,
I understand your concern. Here’s the information for the correct division to file a wage complaint in Ohio:
Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Tussing Road, Reynoldsburg, OH *
Website: www.com.ohio.govWould you like more details on how to file the complaint or any other assistance?
I'm on the file a complaint page, but idk what kind complaint. Do I want to File a Minimum Wage Complaint? There was other stuff going on that was inappropriate.
Hi ****,
Yes, you should file a Minimum Wage Complaint for the unpaid wages. If there were other inappropriate actions, you might also consider filing a separate complaint for workplace exploitation or harassment.
Would you like guidance on what additional steps to take for the inappropriate behavior?
yes, I don't have time to do the minimum wage complaint now, but I'll work on that later, what can I do for the inappropriate behavior?
Hi ****,
For addressing inappropriate behavior in the workplace, you can:
- **File a Harassment Complaint:** Submit a complaint with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC).
- **Consult an Employment Attorney:** They can provide guidance based on your specific situation.
Would you like the contact information for the OCRC?
I tried to contact the OCRC months ago. They gave me a case number and I never heard back from them.
Hi ****,
I'm sorry to hear that. Here are your options:
- **Follow-Up with OCRC:** Contact them directly to inquire about your case status.
- **Consult an Employment Attorney:** They can assist you in ensuring your case progresses.
Would you like the contact information to follow up with the OCRC?
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