You can file a complaint and pursue a discrimination claim at the Commission on Human Relations if you believe you have been personally harmed. The charge alleges sexual harassment, pregnancy, retaliation or physical or mental disability discrimination.You can file a claim or "charge" of discrimination with the EEOC if you believe you were treated unfairly at work. Complaints must be filed at the Commission within 300 days of the incident or within 365 days of the incident (if on or after June 4, 2022). Mental health issues occurring and DHS-operated facilities can be referred to the Illinois Department of Human Services at 1-800-368-1463 or (312) 815-3784. If you have a diagnosed mental illness, your employer may be required to provide you with reasonable accommodations in Chicago. Consumer Fraud Helplines 1-800-386-5438 (Chicago) 1-800-243-0618 (Springfield) 1-800-0618-0607 (Carbondale). Individuals with hearing While we have come a long way, abuse and discrimination continue to be serious problems today. Company policies and overall culture can change because you chose to speak out against employment discrimination.