A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. Discrimination Complaint Form.A Virginia employee alleging discrimination under the VA HRA must file a complaint with the Division of Human Rights(DHR) before filing in court. Federal and state law prohibit Virginia employers from discriminating against employees based on certain characteristics, such as race or religion. All Title VII claims must first begin with a Charge of Discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. A willful violation of this law could result in a Class 1 misdemeanor (i.e. Employment discrimination can be based on sex, age, gender identity, race, creed, religion, or other factors. Generally speaking, if you work in the private sector, you have 180 days to file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC. By law, you have the right to access VA benefits, services, and programs without discrimination based on any of these factors:. Depending on the circumstances, discrimination in the workplace can be grounds for a lawsuit.