Complete the online Pre-Complaint Inquiry Form and a staff member will be in touch with you shortly. A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you.You can also begin the process over the phone. When you file your claim with the EOC or your local Fair Employment Practices Agency, the agency will commence its investigation. Individuals who feel they have been discriminated against generally must first file a charge (or complaint) of discrimination with the EEOC. The only other option is the City Commission on Human Rights, which is backed up to the point where its utility is compromised. 1. Miami District Office. Employment Discrimination in the workplace State, local, and municipal law Filing a lawsuit Federal court Discrimination. Additionally, discrimination complaints may be filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). For most employment discrimination and sexual harassment claims, you have a time limit of 180 days to file your charge with the EEOC.