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Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
Federal regulations restrict the types of deductions that can be made from an employee’s wages or salary. Deductions can be made in certain cases, but the legality often depends on the nature and purpose of the deductions, as well as the status of the employee as exempt or non-exempt.
Ohio law prohibits wage deductions, without an express contract with the employee, for wares, tools, or machinery destroyed or damaged.
“Employee authorized deduction” includes but is not limited to deductions for the purpose of: (a) purchase of United States savings bonds or corporate stocks or bonds, (b) a charitable contribution, (c) credit union savings or other regular savings program, or (d) repayment of a loan or other obligation.
Any deduction from wages or salary made in accordance with a payroll deduction plan agreed upon between the employer and employee may be revoked at any time by the employee upon notice to the employer, up to the time of payment.
No employer shall require any prospective employee or applicant for employment to pay the cost of a medical examination required by the employer as a condition of employment.
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Ohio Revised Code Title [41] XLI, Chapter 4113:
§4113.15 Semimonthly payment of wages.
§4113.16 No exemption by special provisions - assignment of future wages invalid - exception.
§4113.19 Payment in scrip prohibited at higher prices - deductions from wages prohibited.
§4113.21 Employee shall not be required to pay cost of medical examination.
Ohio Revised Code – Title [13] XIII, Chapter 1321
§1321.32 Assignment of wages invalid - exception
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For non-exempt employees:
29 CFR Part 531, Wage Payments under The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
For exempt employees:
29 CFR Part 541, Subpart G, Salary Requirements