Employment discrimination generally exists where an employer treats an applicant or employee less favorably merely because of a person's protected class. A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you.Simple answer, no, not in the sense that you are using the term discrimination. This handout gives a summary of the federal and Texas laws against disability discrimination in the workplace. Introduction to the Laws. 1. Gender discrimination in the labor market occurs when women are paid less than men despite having comparable levels of education, experience, and expertise. If you believe a company failed to hire you due to your age, gender, race, disability, etc. - you may have a claim. An employee experiences harassment in the workplace because of their race. Sec. 21.0015. TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION.