To file a discrimination complaint, complete a Discrimination Complaint Form. The complaint must be based on one or more of the following bases.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. It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against you simply because you have a mental health condition. 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. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides job-protected leave to address mental health conditions. In order for the ADA to protect you, you have to tell your employer that you have a mental illness. Many people feel uncomfortable doing this, and that's okay.