Employment discrimination generally exists where an employer treats an applicant or employee less favorably merely because of a person's protected class. The purpose of the Title VI Discrimination Complaint form is to assist you in filing a complaint.Discrimination is illegal when it is based on a "Protected Class" or "Protected Classification. The law makes discrimination illegal in all employment practices. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. For example, if a student is not allowed to go to a school because of his or her race, the school is discriminating against that student. HCC does not tolerate acts of disability discrimination. Take any of the following actions in mortgage lending based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or familial status:. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY. Discrimination is the unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.