The HHSC Civil Rights Office must receive the complaint of discrimination within 180 days of the date the alleged discriminatory action took place. Employment discrimination generally exists where an employer treats an applicant or employee less favorably merely because of a person's protected class.The Equal Justice Center (EJC) provides direct legal representation to individuals to enforce their rights in the workplace. A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. Yes, the law prohibits most employers from discriminating against people with disabilities, including people with mental illness. You can contact the Intake Unit of the Disability Rights Texas at 18002529108, between the hours of a.m. This handout gives a summary of the federal and Texas laws against disability discrimination in the workplace. Below are a few resources, including anti-hate information, how to report a hate crime, and mental health resources. If you believe that you or someone else experienced unlawful discrimination, you can report a civil rights violation. 1. Report using our online form.