In order for the formal Response to be complete, you must: a. Dear Ms. Bobblehead: Please allow this letter to serve as my complaint of discrimination against the U.S. Army.Steps to file a complaint with Illinois Department of Human Rights from when to file and how long the process takes. If you are being harassed in the workplace, you need to tell your employer. A description of why you believe you were discriminated against, such as because of your race, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, or other reasons. Where to file your complaint depends on where you live or work. Filing a formal charge of employment discrimination is a serious matter. Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act requires that "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age,. A sample complaint form is available to review and provide guidance while filling out your complaint on our website.