New Franklin Additional Unlawful Discriminatory Practices ordinance (§ 220.070)
Chapter 220: Human Rights · Article II. Discriminatory Practices
In short: It is unlawful to retaliate against anyone who opposed a prohibited practice, filed a complaint, or took part in an investigation, or to aid or coerce prohibited discrimination.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice:
1. To aid, abet, incite, compel or coerce the commission of acts prohibited under this Chapter or to attempt to do so;
2. To retaliate or discriminate in any manner against any other person because such person has opposed any practice prohibited by this Chapter or because such person has filed a complaint, testified, assisted or participated in any manner in any investigation, proceeding or hearing conducted pursuant to this Chapter;
3. For the City to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, ancestry, age as it relates to employment, disability or familial status as it relates to housing; or
4. To discriminate in any manner against any other person because of such person's association with any person protected by this Chapter.
Official source: New Franklin City Code, page 155 of the city's PDF
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.