You have a right to work free from discrimination. This includes being free from harassment, unfair treatment, and retaliation.A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. Under Michigan's new employment discrimination laws, employees are entitled to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. An employer shall not do any of the following: (a) Fail or refuse to hire or recruit, discharge, or otherwise discriminate against an individual. The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) prohibits discrimination based upon age. 8 In a deferral state such as Michigan, with a state civil rights agency, the employee must file a discrimination charge with the Equal Employment Oppor-. Federal and state law prohibit Michigan employers from discriminating against employees based on certain characteristics, such as race or religion. You have responsibilities: You have legal rights that protect you while you're on the job. The Michigan Handicapper's Civil Rights Act (HCRA) provides that employers may not discriminate.