A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. Within 60 days of alleged occurrence file a written or oral complaint.There are strict time limits for filing a job discrimination complaint with the EEOC. In some cases, you only have 180 days to report discrimination to EEOC. The EEOC Is a Legal Process. Filing a charge of discrimination with the EEOC is just one step in a legal process that often requires filing a lawsuit in court. Where Do I File My Discrimination Complaint? This deadline is extended to 300 calendar days if a state or local agency enforces a law that prohibits employment discrimination on the same basis. For example, when you file a complaint of discrimination with the EEOC, you have 180 days from the alleged violation to do so. To file a claim with the EEOC, contact the nearest local EEOC office.