The CRD-Employment Discrimination Section works in conjunction with the EEOC to enforce State and Federal anti-discrimination laws in North Carolina. This post examines the fundamentals of employment discrimination in North Carolina so that you can be more fully informed before taking legal action.In North Carolina, it's illegal for employers of a certain size to discriminate based on race, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, and other characteristics. The Human Relations Commission does not process employment discrimination claims. Employees must file claims with the EEOC. The NC workers' comp system takes workplace injuries out of tort or negligence law, and generally prevents employees from suing their employer directly. The General Assembly of North Carolina has adopted laws that prohibit employment retaliation for an employee's exercise of certain rights.