Ohio's minimum wage, minor labor, and prevailing wage laws establish a safe, equitable playing field for all Ohioans to participate in the workforce. Contact the Ohio Civil Rights Commission.The Ohio Civil Rights Commission has a free service to help employers and employees with discrimination complaints. Employers and HR professionals can use this guide to better understand the labor laws covering New York businesses and to better manage compliance. Under Ohio law, an employer is prohibited from discriminating in the payment of wages on the basis of: Race. Color. Religion. Sex. Age. If you live and work in NY and never physically work within Ohio, you do not have to file a tax return in Ohio. You may be able to file a charge with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. Frequently Asked Questions. A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. Get information on wage and hour laws, child labor, industry specific laws and how New York is combating wage theft.