A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you.You can sue an employer for discrimination. If the lawsuit is based on a federal law, you must file a complaint with the EEOC first. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that makes it illegal to discriminate employees based on race, color, religion, or sex. The average value of an employment discrimination case varies widely. Protecting Your Rights In The Workplace. Employee input into hiring practices in the department and reduce discrimination complaints;.