A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. There are strict deadlines for filing a charge of discrimination, please review the information in the timeliness tab or call 1-800-669-4000.The Equal Opportunity Division (EOD) is responsible for processing, evaluating, and investigating complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. When someone files a discrimination complaint, CRD evaluates the facts and decides whether to accept the case for investigation. IF YOU ARE SUBJECT TO DISCRIMINATION OR HARASSMENT BASED ON: • Age. A: Generally, you have 180 days to file an EEOC complaint in California. You can file a complaint with the EEOC. This complaint is known as the Charge of Discrimination. Participation in a training or apprenticeship program, employee organization or union. The EEOC is also responsible for reviewing and investigating claims of employment discrimination and harassment.