Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions


Answers

What should I do if my employer does not pay me for minimum wage, overtime, or prevailing wage?
Contact the Ohio Department of Commerce to file a complaint and speak to an investigator about unpaid minimum wage, overtime, or prevailing wage.
 
Ohio Department of Commerce
Division of Industrial Compliance and Labor
Bureau of Wage and Hour Administration
6606 Tussing Rd.
PO Box 4009
Reynoldsburg, OH  43068-9009
Phone: 614-644-2239
Fax:  614-728-8639


Who do I contact to report a returned employers’ check for insufficient funds?
After all resources have been exhausted through your employer and human resources you should contact your county prosecutor.


Who do I contact if I have a child labor matter?
Contact the Ohio Department of Commerce to file a complaint and speak to an investigator about a child labor matter.

Ohio Department of Commerce
Division of Industrial Compliance and Labor
Bureau of Wage and Hour Administration
6606 Tussing Rd.
PO Box 4009
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-9009
Phone: 614-644-2239
Fax: 614-728-8639

I work for a public sector state or local government employer, and I have a union matter, who should I contact?
Contact the State Employment Relations Board.

State Employment Relations Board
65 East State Street, Suite 1200
Columbus, Ohio 43215-4213
Phone: 614-644-8573
Fax: 614-466-3074

I work for a public sector state or local government employer, and I have civil service but not union protection, and I have an employment matter, who should I contact?
Contact the Personnel Board of Review.

State Personnel Board of Review
65 East State Street, 12th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614-466-7046
Fax: 614-466-6539

I work for a private employer and I have a union matter, who should I contact?
Toll Free at 866-667-6572  

Who should I contact regarding my work related injury?
A worker’s compensation claim needs to be filed through the Bureau of Workers Compensation .
 
Toll-Free: 800-OHIOBWC (800-644-6292)
Bureau of Workers' Compensation
30 W. Spring St.
Columbus, OH 43215-2256


Who do I contact to report a workplace hazard?
Go to the website for the US Department of Labor and complete the on line form. To report an emergency, fatality, or imminent life threatening situation please contact its toll free number immediately: 800-321-OSHA
(6742)


Who else can I contact to report a state or local government workplace hazard?
Contact the Public Employment Risk Reduction Program.

Public Employment Risk Reduction Program (PERRP)
13430 Yarmouth Drive
Pickerington, Ohio 43147
Phone: 800-671-6858
Fax: 614-621-5754

Who should I contact if I want to file a charge for discrimination?
Toll Free Number: 888-278-7101/614-466-5928
Rhodes State Office Tower
30 E.Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215


Who do I contact to file an unemployment claim?
Toll Free Number: 877-644-6562


Who should I contact if my plant is closing or if I’m being laid off?
Contact the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN), which helps ensure advance notice in cases of qualified plant closings and mass layoffs. The U.S. Department of Labor has issued compliance assistance materials to help workers and employers understand their rights and responsibilities under the provisions of WARN.
 

U.S Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Room N5422
Washington, DC 20210
Telephone: 202-693-3519