The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act makes it unlawful to discriminate on the basis of a protected class in the workplace. If you feel you have experienced illegal employment discrimination, fill out the intake questionnaire and email or mail it to the PHRC.Employment at-will is still the rule in Pennsylvania. An employee can only file a lawsuit for wrongful termination if it was for a discriminatory reason. A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. Federal and state law prohibit Pennsylvania employers from discriminating against employees based on certain characteristics, such as race or religion. If you believe that you've experienced employment discrimination, you can file a complaint with the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations. Know Your Rights at Work. Employers may not discriminate against any employee because of such employee's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2. Eligibility.