Filing a complaint with OCR is voluntary. However, without the information requested above, OCR may be unable to proceed with your complaint.This information packet is designed to help you file an employment discrimination lawsuit in federal court without the help of a trained and licensed attorney. A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. It is illegal for an employer to discriminate during the application and hiring processes. This packet gives an overview of how to file a charge of discrimination with EEOC and what that complaint process looks like. What is a retaliatory or discriminatory employment action? Who can file a REDA complaint? All these documents are downloadable. Before we can complete initial processing of your complaint, we will need your signed consent authorizing us to proceed.