How do I file a charge?
You may file a charge online, by US Mail or in person at one of our regional offices.
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The U.S. Supreme Court, in the case of Bostock v. Clayton Cty., Georgia. U.S. 140 S. Ct. 1731 (2020), as well as other federal court cases, have extended sex discrimination to include prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has also adopted guidance with the extended definition to prohibit housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
The Ohio Civil Rights Commission encourages anyone who feels they have been discriminated against due to sexual orientation or gender identity to file a charge of discrimination with our agency.
If you have any questions about the Ohio Civil Rights Commission’s jurisdiction or about the OCRC process, please contact our regional staff. You can call our toll-free number at: 1-888-278-7101 and a member of staff will return your call.
For more information on filing a charge, see our Charge Filing Procedure page.
The Ohio Civil Rights Commission is an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate and embrace diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive community.
