When someone files a discrimination complaint, CRD evaluates the facts and decides whether to accept the case for investigation. Employees, former employees, or job applicants who have suffered retaliation or discrimination may file a retaliation complaint.A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. The first step in filing a disability discrimination complaint in California is to contact the Civil Rights Department (CRD). Disability discrimination is having your employer, manager, or coworkers treat you poorly because of a physical, mental, or medical impairment. Under FEHA, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against an employee based on a physical disability or medical condition. Under FEHA, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against an employee based on a physical disability or medical condition. What Should Employees in California Do if Discriminated Based on Disability? A charge of discrimination generally must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discrimination. Disability discrimination in the workplace is a violation of California state law and federal law.