A job applicant getting turned down or hired solely for their race, sexuality, etc. Federal and state law prohibit Michigan employers from discriminating against employees based on certain characteristics, such as race or religion.The Fair Housing Act makes it unlawful to discriminate in housing on the basis of sex. Sexual harassment in housing includes demands for sex or sexual acts. Under Michigan law, any exchange that involves sexual activity in an employment setting is illegal. Michigan and federal laws protect you from sex or gender discrimination in the workplace. To find out if you qualify, contact the Michigan Unemployment. Harassment can include, for example, offensive or derogatory remarks about a person's age. The basis of your complaint. The basis is what you believe was the motivating factor for the discrimination.