This article discusses some of the employment discrimination laws applicable to the private sector in Michigan. The discussion will.Federal and state law prohibit Michigan employers from discriminating against employees based on certain characteristics, such as race or religion. In plain English, to discriminate means distinguishing, singling out, or making a distinction. We discriminate all the time in everyday life. This section provides an overview of the types of evidence necessary to prove intentional discrimination under Title VI. A charge of discrimination is a signed statement asserting that an organization engaged in employment discrimination. Workplace Discrimination. You have a right to work free from discrimination. (d) "Claimant" means any person who makes a complaint of discrimination to the department.