A charge of Employment discrimination must be filed within 300 days of the alleged discrimination. Download the CIS form using the button above.A charge of discrimination must be filed within 300 days after the alleged discriminatory action, or one year for a Fair Housing case. Employment agency, or labor organization to engage in harassment of nonemployees in the workplace. You can speak with a member of the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) and file a charge. You have 300 days from the last incident to file with the IDHR. The IDHR deals with discrimination anywhere in Illinois. A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. You can file a complaint and pursue a discrimination claim at the Commission on Human Relations if you believe you have been personally harmed. New employee protection for sick leave will take effect in Illinois to start the year.