Ohio Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? No
Gender identity-based discrimination is not directly addressed under Ohio law. Ohio employment discrimination law addresses discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age and ancestry. ORC Ann. § 4112.02 (Anderson 2002). Ohio housing law prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and familial status. ORC Ann. § 4112.01 (Anderson 2002). Ohio public accommodations law addresses discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or ancestry. ORC Ann. § 4112.02 (Anderson 2002).
Sexual orientation protected? No
Sexual orientation-based discrimination is not directly addressed under Ohio law. Ohio employment discrimination law addresses discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age and ancestry. ORC Ann. § 4112.02 (Anderson 2002). Ohio housing law prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and familial status. ORC Ann. § 4112.01 (Anderson 2002). Ohio public accommodations law addresses discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or ancestry. ORC Ann. § 4112.02 (Anderson 2002).
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Last Updated: 3/19/2007