State reference · OH
Ohio ADA + employment hiring law
Ohio Civil Rights Act, ORC § 4112.02. Enforced by Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Ohio Civil Rights Act is codified at ORC § 4112.02.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC)
Agency website: https://crc.ohio.gov/
OCRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
4+ employees under ORC § 4112.01(A)(2).
Notable feature
The Lori's Gifts $600,000 EEOC settlement (April 2026) was filed in the Southern District of Ohio.
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Ohio case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Ohio-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Ohio?
Ohio Civil Rights Act, codified at ORC § 4112.02. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Ohio?
Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC). OCRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Ohio?
4+ employees under ORC § 4112.01(A)(2).
How does Ohio interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Ohio employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. OCRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Ohio statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: ORC § 4112.02. Agency: Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC) at https://crc.ohio.gov/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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