Section 4112.08 | Liberal construction.
(A) This chapter shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of its purposes, and any law inconsistent with any provision of this chapter shall not apply. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be considered to repeal any of the provisions of any law of this state relating to discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, military status, familial status, disability, national origin, age, or ancestry.
However, no person has a cause of action or claim based on an unlawful discriminatory practice relating to employment described in division (A)(24)(a) of section 4112.01 of the Revised Code against a supervisor, manager, or other employee of an employer unless that supervisor, manager, or other employee is the employer. Nothing in this division abrogates statutory claims outside this chapter or any claims of liability that exist against an individual at common law.
(B) The procedures and remedies for unlawful discriminatory practices relating to employment in this chapter are the sole and exclusive procedures and remedies available to a person who alleges such discrimination actionable under this chapter.
Available Versions of this Section
- March 24, 2008 – House Bill 372 - 127th General Assembly [ View March 24, 2008 Version ]
- April 6, 2017 – House Bill 463 - 131st General Assembly [ View April 6, 2017 Version ]
- April 15, 2021 – Amended by House Bill 352 - 133rd General Assembly [ View April 15, 2021 Version ]