(d) Discrimination: unfavorable treatment of a person based on that person's membership or perceived membership in a protected class. Note that you have up to one year after the last incident of discrimination to file an administrative complaint, and up to two years to file a court case.Discrimination is defined as treating members of a protected category less favorably because of their actual or perceived membership in that category. Housing Discrimination. We want to help you hold the perpetrators accountable for discriminatory acts. Let us help with your San Bernardino workplace discrimination claim. The Equality Act sets out your responsibilities as an employer and how you provide services to the public. The law prohibits your employer from discriminating against you.