A charge of discrimination is a signed statement asserting that an employer, union or labor organization engaged in employment discrimination. This form may be used to file a complaint with the County of Dallas based on violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.The law makes discrimination illegal in all employment practices. 214-670-FAIR (3247). An employee should not suffer an "adverse employment action" related to membership in a protected category. Have you or someone you know experienced unlawful discrimination? The Civil Rights Division may be able to help. For example, it prohibits discrimination in recruitment, hiring, promotions, training, pay, social activities, and other privileges of employment. In order to have a valid discrimination claim, an employer generally must take some tangible adverse employment action against an employee. There are several laws that allow an employee who thinks he or she has been the victim of race discrimination to pursue a legal claim.