What is Discrimination? Discrimination means to act based on a preference or prejudice.Investigates and processes complaints of unlawful discrimination in Employment, Housing, Public Accommodation, and Financing (Lending Institutions). Complete this form to make a report of discrimination. You can make this report whether or not you wish to be involved in an official complaint. A charge of discrimination is a signed statement asserting that an employer, union or labor organization engaged in employment discrimination. General Requirements and Guidelines. The Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL) is a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant recipient. Filled in the same manner as original appointments. USDA prohibits discrimination against its customers.