A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. 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 formal job discrimination complaint with the EEOC whenever you believe you are: This complaint is called a "Charge of Discrimination." You can sue an employer for discrimination. If the lawsuit is based on a federal law, you must file a complaint with the EEOC first. Learn how to file an EEOC complaint effectively with our step-by-step guide. You must file your complaint at the same EEO Office where you received counseling. The 15-day deadline for filing a complaint is calculated in calendar days.