Haight v. Minchak (Slip Opinion)

{¶ 1} In this appeal, we are asked to determine whether the definition of the term “employee” set forth in R.C. 4111.14(B)(1) clearly conflicts with the definition of the same term set forth in the Ohio Constitution, Article II, Section 34a. Because it does not, we hold that R.C. 4111.14(B)(1) is constitutional.

Case Background

{¶ 2} This is a case involving the applicability of Ohio’s minimum-wage law. Appellees, John Haight and Christopher Pence, were employed as sales representatives by the Cheap Escape Company, which was owned by appellants, Robert and Joan Minchak. Cheap Escape published…