About the Author
Andrew R. Kaake
Andrew Kaake is a partner in the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Area. Through his years of experience representing employers, he has become well versed in all aspects of employment law, including discrimination, harassment, medical leave, disability accommodation, drafting of handbooks and workplace policies, record-keeping, workplace investigations, and employee discipline.
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Big Changes to Ohio’s Anti-Discrimination Statute
After over 25 years of discussions, proposals, court decisions, and failed legislative efforts, Ohio has amended its employment discrimination statute (Ohio Revised Code § 4112) to streamline and simplify the rules and procedures relating to claims of employment discrimination and to bring Ohio’s law more in line with federal anti-discrimination laws. Governor Mike DeWine signed the new legislation on January 12, and it will go into effect on April 15, 2021. The changes will not affect claims filed before that date.
The changes made by the Employment Law Uniformity Act are many, but can be summarized as follows:
Overall, these amendments can be viewed as beneficial to both employers and employees, as they bring clarity and simplicity to the employment law landscape in Ohio. The employment lawyers at Wood + Lamping are well-versed in Ohio’s anti-discrimination laws and are happy to answer any questions you might have.