When someone files a discrimination complaint, CRD evaluates the facts and decides whether to accept the case for investigation. A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you.A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. Employers cannot treat individuals unfairly because they are part of a protected class or have protected characteristics. Title VII also makes it illegal to discriminate against women because of pregnancy, childbirth, or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth. Federal laws addressing discrimination in the workplace are primarily set forth under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII). California and federal laws make it illegal for employers to discriminate against job applicants or employees. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that protects employees against discrimination based on certain specified characteristics. The primary federal law addressing racial discrimination in the workplace is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Employers and co-workers often discriminate against employees based on race, sexual orientation, or age.