A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. A charge of discrimination is a signed statement asserting that an employer, union or labor organization engaged in employment discrimination.A description of why you believe you were discriminated against, such as because of your race, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, or other reasons. Learn about Hiring discrimination and how to avoid workplace bias. Read examples of discrimination in recruitment and how to avoid it. A sample EEOC letter represents a signed statement that claims an employer has committed one or more acts of discrimination. Click here for Sample Interview Questions. What are examples of illegal employment discrimination? Firing or demoting someone based on factors other than job performance. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) provides protections if you work for a company with four or more employees.