A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you.You can sue an employer for discrimination. If the lawsuit is based on a federal law, you must file a complaint with the EEOC first. A person who has experienced employment discrimination may be entitled to injunctive relief, front pay, back pay, and compensatory and punitive damages. There are strict time limits for filing a job discrimination complaint with the EEOC. In some cases, you only have 180 days to report discrimination to EEOC. Two types of remedies are available in EEO complaints against federal agencies: equitable relief and compensatory damages. Plus, filing an EEOC charge is a required step to pursuing your remedies under most workplace discrimination laws. The notice may ask you to provide a response to the charge (a "position statement").