Print and fill out a hard copy of the Intake Form that matches your issue and send it. Via U.S. mail to any of CRD's office locations.You can file your complaint online. A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system 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. A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. Employees generally must file with the EEOC no later than 180 days after the illegal action occurred. For the DFEH, the deadline is 1 year. California employees have a right to be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace. These laws give you actual rights that you can legally enforce.