If you believe you are a victim of unlawful discrimination, the first step to filing a complaint is to initiate an online inquiry using the form below. To file a discrimination complaint, complete a Discrimination Complaint Form.The complaint must be based on one or more of the following bases. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life. Employers, including state and local governments, with 15 or more employees, are prohibited from discriminating against people with disabilities. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is against the law for certain businesses to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. This article summarizes certain federal and Maryland laws that prohibit discrimination in employment. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is against the law for certain businesses to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. A charge of discrimination generally must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discrimination. You have the right to file a complaint of alleged discrimination through the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights or the U.S. Department of Justice.