Age discrimination is illegal. To file an age discrimination complaint, submit a written report to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).If you have any questions regarding the filing of an Employment Discrimination Complaint, please call the FCHR for assistance at (850) 488-7082. The Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA) makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate on the basis of age, among other factors. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) forbids age discrimination against people who are age 40 or older. The FCRA prohibits age discrimination regardless of the applicant's or employee's age (i.e. In Florida, age discrimination occurs when a person's age becomes a factor in them being able to obtain a job, a promotion, or benefits. If you believe you have been the victim of agebased discrimination, here is what you need to know to help prove your case. ADEA applies to employers with 20 or more employees. To Sue letter from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.) □ Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as codified, 29 U.S.C. §.