Information on how to file a discrimination complaint with HHS or a Federal agency. This is generally defined as unfair treatment because of your protected class.Learn how to file a discrimination complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Housing discrimination is illegal in nearly all housing, including private housing, public housing, and housing that receives federal funding. This handout gives a summary of the federal and Texas laws against disability discrimination in the workplace. For example, it prohibits discrimination in recruitment, hiring, promotions, training, pay, social activities, and other privileges of employment. (8) DEFENSE means a defense to criminal prosecution in municipal court as explained in the Texas Penal Code. You can also call your regional FHEO office at the phone numbers on this list. or. Graphic of open envelope with letter inside. Mail. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination because of "color" as a basis separately listed in the statute.