What is Discrimination? Discrimination occurs when someone acts in a manner that negatively impacts you due to a prejudice or a preference.Employers, employees, or agents cannot discriminate against a worker or job applicant. To "discriminate" against someone means to treat that person differently, or less favorably, for some reason. The Division of Human Rights complaint form is available at the below link. You may use this form to file and submit your complaint online. It is the policy of the New York. State Unified Court System (UCS) to ensure equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin,. Race discrimination happens when an employer makes employment decisions based on your race instead of your skills or how well you do your job. Therefore, WEDO expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be business-like and free of bias, prejudice and harassment.