Charges of discrimination can be filed against employers with four (4) or more employees. A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you.Ohio and federal laws protect against discrimination and harassment in the workplace. In general, you have the right to: Be treated fairly. In Ohio, the agencies that enforce the laws about employment discrimination are the Equal. A charge of discrimination is a signed statement asserting that an employer, union or labor organization engaged in employment discrimination. Ohio state law prohibits workplace discrimination under the Ohio Fair Employment Practices Act (FEPA). The ADA prohibits employment discrimination based on your relationship or association (not necessarily family relation) with a person with a disability. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against workers who are 40 or older. Ohio's fair employment laws apply to any employer with four or more employees.