Ohio § 5903.15
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5903.15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5903.15.
(A) As used in this section “ employer ” means any person who has one or more employees. “ Employer ” includes an agent of an employer but does not include the state or any agency of
the state, and any municipal corporation, county, township, school district, or other
political subdivision or any agency or instrumentality thereof. (B) An employer may adopt a policy to provide a preference for employment decisions,
including hiring, promotion, or retention during a reduction in force, to a service
member, veteran, or the spouse or a surviving spouse of a service member or veteran. (C) A preference provided under division (B) of this section is not a violation of any
state or local equal employment opportunity law. The unlawful discriminatory practices as defined in section 4112.02 of the Revised Code do not make it unlawful for an employer implementing a policy under this section
to obtain information about an applicant's military status for the purpose of determining
if the applicant is eligible for the preference provided under this policy. (D) If an employer elects to adopt a policy described in division (B) of this section,
the employer may notify the Ohio department of job and family services. The department of job and family services shall maintain a registry of employers
that have a voluntary veterans' preference employment policy as described in this
section, which shall be available to the public on the web site maintained by the
department. The department of veterans services shall make available on the department's web
site a link to the registry.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5903.15
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5903.15 cover?
Section 5903.15 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 5903.15?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 5903.15 apply to my situation?
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