It is also illegal to retaliate against a party for filing a complaint of employment discrimination or against a party that cooperates with an investigation. You may file a complaint using either the Client Discrimination Complaint (J-020) form or you may write or type your own statement.The ADA protects job applicants and employees with disabilities are protected from employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace. There is a time limit to file a charge. You have 180 days from the date of last incident of disability discrimination file a disability discrimination charge. Federal and state laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, genetic information, and disability. Protecting the rights of people with disabilities. Apply for Assistance If you are seeking legal help, call us or submit an online intake. It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against you simply because you have a mental health condition. Court order for details).