EXAMPLE 1: " Respondent ABC Employer refused to hire me based on my race. My race is African American."A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. Another type of discrimination under the Act is denying someone reasonable accommodation when the employer must provide one. The basis of the discrimination (examples included below); and; Signature of complainant or their attorney. If you have experienced discrimination in the workplace, contact our experienced Chicago employment law attorney for an initial consultation. Employment discrimination occurs when an employer makes an adverse employment decision based on an employee's protected class.