This fact sheet provides information on filing an employment discrimination charge with the EEOC in Chicago, and what to expect at the Chicago District Office. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.There are a number of federal and state laws that protect employees from racial discrimination (e.g. Title VII outlaws sexual harassment including direct requests for sexual favors and harassment that creates a hostile work environment. There are strict deadlines for filing a charge of discrimination, please review the information in the timeliness tab or call 1-800-669-4000. Federal laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Federal laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Act prohibits discrimination in the areas of employment, real estate (housing) transactions, access to financial credit, and public accommodations. Paulina St. Chicago, IL 60612. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity.