To file a discrimination complaint, complete a Discrimination Complaint Form. The complaint must be based on one or more of the following bases.You cannot be discriminated against because of your marital status, gender identification, sexual orientation, or source of income. Here are things you need to know about LGBTQ Non-Discrimination in MD. If you want to learn more information, give our experienced lawyers a CALL today. Employers cannot discriminate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, upgrading, setting work conditions, or discharging. Title VII Civil Rights Act of 1964. Discrimination is the unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation. In plain English, to discriminate means distinguishing, singling out, or making a distinction. We discriminate all the time in everyday life. Discrimination is the unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.