Please complete this form to make a report of discrimination. You can make this report whether or not you wish to be involved in an official complaint.Once a complaint is filed, the Division of Human Rights will investigate and may present the case in a public hearing. For more information on how to report discrimination, how to file a complaint, or about the complaint process, call 311 or (212) 416-0197. You can call the Division's Fair Housing toll-free hotline at 1-844-862-8703. So, where does someone initially file an employment discrimination complaint? It depends on your specific situation and your needs. Martin Luther King Jr. worked tirelessly for freedom, justice, and equality for all people. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Later laws added more protections.