A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you.How do I know if I can file a complaint? How do I file a complaint? When you open the Public Portal page, just click on "I want to file a complaint. Most complaints to the EEOC must be filed within 300 days of the discrimination or retaliation. You must file a complaint with the EEOC within 180 days of the last incident you believe was discriminatory. To file a discrimination complaint, complete a Discrimination Complaint Form. The complaint must be based on one or more of the following bases. The system can be accessed at the EEOC website.