You can file a complaint and pursue a discrimination claim at the Commission on Human Relations if you believe you have been personally harmed. You can file a claim or "charge" of discrimination with the EEOC if you believe you were treated unfairly at work.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. It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee. The IL Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in Illinois with respect to employment, financial credit, public accommodations, housing and sexual harassment. Where possible and appropriate, employees should try to address issues of bullying, harassment and discrimination at work informally. The Commission's Position Paper suggests new ways to bring these laws into the 21 st century, offering more comprehensive and practical protection. Under the Fair Work Act, an employer can't take adverse action against an employee or a prospective employee for discriminatory reasons. Employment discrimination is a form of illegal discrimination in the workplace based on legally protected characteristics. (1994), Discrimination against migration workers and ethnic minorities in access to employment in the Netherlands, Geneva, International Labour Office.