Ohio Administrative Code Title 4112 - Ohio Civil Rights Commission
Ohio Administrative Code Title 4112 – Ohio Civil Rights Commission
Title 4112 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) contains the rules and procedures adopted by the Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC) to enforce anti-discrimination laws in the state. It implements and supports Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4112, which prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, credit, and higher education based on protected characteristics.
📘 Overview of Title 4112 Sections
Here are the key rule chapters under OAC Title 4112:
1. OAC 4112-1 – General Provisions
Covers definitions, organization of the commission, and general procedures.
Explains terms such as:
"Charge of discrimination"
"Probable cause"
"Conciliation"
Establishes commission authority to investigate and issue complaints.
2. OAC 4112-3 – Procedure for Employment Discrimination Complaints
Filing a charge:
Must be filed within 6 months of the alleged discriminatory act.
Investigation process:
Includes interviews, evidence collection, and findings.
Probable cause determinations:
If found, case proceeds to conciliation or administrative hearing.
Hearing procedures:
Outlines rights of the parties, subpoena powers, and appeal processes.
3. OAC 4112-5 – Housing Discrimination
Implements fair housing laws under state and federal law (mirroring the Fair Housing Act).
Prohibits discrimination in housing based on:
Race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status
Covers:
Sale, rental, advertising, financing of housing
Includes procedures for:
Filing housing complaints
Investigations and conciliation
Administrative remedies
4. OAC 4112-7 – Public Accommodations
Prohibits discrimination in access to:
Hotels, restaurants, theaters, stores, and other public places
Applies to the same protected classes
5. OAC 4112-9 – Credit Discrimination
Regulates fairness in credit practices
Bars discriminatory lending based on protected characteristics
6. OAC 4112-11 – Higher Education
Applies to post-secondary institutions
Prohibits discriminatory admissions, services, and employment practices
🏛️ Enforcement Authority
The Ohio Civil Rights Commission has the power to:
Investigate charges
Issue subpoenas
Conduct hearings
Impose remedies including cease and desist orders, reinstatement, and damages
📝 Summary
OAC Title 4112 ensures civil rights protections across major areas of daily life. It outlines how the Ohio Civil Rights Commission enforces anti-discrimination laws in:
Employment
Housing
Public accommodations
Credit
Education
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