A discrimination charge in housing must be filed with the WSHRC within one year from the date of the alleged violation. A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you.Federal laws require that employees first file a complaint with the EEOC before filing a discrimination lawsuit. Here are some examples of housing discrimination. John, who is a Black man, speaks to a prospective landlord on the phone about leasing an apartment. You can call them at 1-800-800-3247. Workers who have been discriminated against in their employment in Washington, DC, may file a claim with the EEOC at its Washington Field Office. To file a complaint with the Office of Human Rights (OHR), simply complete an intake questionnaire and submit it to OHR. But in a race discrimination case under Section 1981 and certain state laws, no such cap exists. Once the investigation is complete, they will let you and the employer know the result.