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Ohio Employment Contract Template

Create a Ohio employment contract online. The Standard contract covers the position and duties, salary and overtime classification, benefits, paid leave, Form I-9, confidentiality, intellectual property, at-will or notice-based termination, and Ohio final pay rules.

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Ohio rules built into this template

  • Final pay: Ohio has no separate final paycheck deadline; final wages are paid under the regular pay schedule required by Ohio Rev. Code § 4113.15.
  • Paid leave: Ohio has no statewide paid sick leave law for private employers; some cities have their own rules.

What the Employment Contract includes

  1. Position and Duties
  2. Start Date and Introductory Period
  3. Compensation
  4. Benefits
  5. Paid Leave
  6. Work Authorization
  7. Confidentiality
  8. Intellectual Property
  9. Termination
  10. Final Pay and Return of Property
  11. General Provisions
  12. Governing Law

Frequently asked questions

When is a final paycheck due in Ohio?
Ohio has no separate final paycheck deadline; final wages are paid under the regular pay schedule required by Ohio Rev. Code § 4113.15.
Is employment at will in Ohio?
Yes, Ohio employment is generally at will unless a contract says otherwise. The Standard contract lets you choose at-will employment or a notice period for termination.
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Employment Contract?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Employment Contract for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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