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 time limits for filing a job discrimination complaint with the EEOC.In some cases, you only have 180 days to report discrimination to EEOC. In general, you need to file a charge within 180 calendar days from the day the discrimination took place. This deadline is extended to 300 calendar days. There are strict deadlines for filing a charge of discrimination, please review the information in the timeliness tab or call 1-800-669-4000. To file a claim with the EEOC, contact your local EEOC office below. 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 Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) forbids age discrimination against people who are age 40 or older. Any individual who believes that his or her employment rights have been violated may file a job discrimination complaint with the EEOC.