You can learn more about unlawful discriminatory practices in Ohio law under Ohio Revised Code Section 4112.02. If you suspect discrimination, you should know:.A charge of discrimination is a document that outlines the discriminatory act you are alleging. A charge of discrimination is a signed statement asserting that an organization engaged in employment discrimination. Under the laws of discrimination and harassment, the phrase "because of sex" also includes gender or sexual orientation (see other terms). Ohio employers must comply with both state and federal workplace discrimination laws. The ADA prohibits employment discrimination based on your relationship or association (not necessarily family relation) with a person with a disability. Discrimination and its close cousin, harassment, can take several different forms in the workplace. Ohio's new anti-discrimination laws as outlined in the Ohio Employment Law Uniformity Act (HB 242) (ELUA) reflect changes to the filing requirements. Charges of discrimination filed with the OCRC must be filed within two years of the alleged discriminatory practice.4.