The Ohio Civil Rights Commission investigates charges of discrimination in employment within the State of Ohio. A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you.Laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of disability allow limited time periods to file administrative complaints and lawsuits. A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. If you suspect retaliation or "adverse action," you can file an employment charge with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. Employment Law Partners advise employees and companies about their rights and duties related to all forms of unlawful discrimination. Racial discrimination is unlawful under both Ohio and federal laws, and a variety of remedies exist. The most important law in this area is Title VII. For example, Ohio prohibits workplace discrimination based on "race, color, religion, sex, military status, national origin, disability, age, or ancestry. Ohio's new anti-discrimination laws as outlined in the Ohio Employment Law Uniformity Act (HB 242) (ELUA) reflect changes to the filing requirements.