Ohio's minimum wage, minor labor, and prevailing wage laws establish a safe, equitable playing field for all Ohioans to participate in the workforce. File your charge within 2 years.For employment complaints, you must file your charge within 2 years of when the discrimination or harassment happened. Ohio's minor labor laws are established in Chapter 4109 of the Ohio Revised Code. Under Ohio law, an employer is prohibited from discriminating in the payment of wages on the basis of: Race. Color. Religion. Sex. Age. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers. The Uniformity Act made a significant change in Ohio employment law regarding liability. Ohio is an "atwill" employment state. Your employer should promptly investigate your complaint. You may need to participate in the investigation.