Forced overtime and length

[sam84pearce]

What does Ohio law say about being forced to work a 12 hour shift for an undefined period of time (more that 14 days)?

 

[Michael Wechsler]

First of all, are you eligible for and being paid time and a half?

With regard to the amount of overtime, that's a good question. Someone else here (cbg perhaps) might know the answer to that question.

 

[cbg]

Ohio has absolutely nothing to say on the subject. As long as you are being paid time and a half for any hours over 40 (assuming you are non-exempt) or are making a minimum of $455 per week (if exempt) neither Ohio nor Federal law cares if you are working 168 hours a week, every week.

Surprisingly enough, only two states (ME and CA) have limits as to how many hours may be worked in a work week/pay period; a very small handful of states requires one day off a week but does not limit the number of hours that can be worked in the other six days. Ohio is not among those states.