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.Before you may file a lawsuit against your employer in court, you must first file a complaint of discrimination with either the EEOC or PHRC. A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. Review the list of protected categories. Each state has passed laws and rules to protect your workplace rights: this page covers Pennsylvania employment discrimination. Section 1981 prohibits intentional race discrimination in the making and enforcing of contracts, including at-will employment. See 42 U.S.C. § 1981(a). Employment Law - Pennsylvania Discrimination Lawyers. Disability Discrimination - Pennsylvania Employment Law Lawyers.