Before you can file a discrimination lawsuit, you must file a charge with an administrative agency. The EEO laws also cover "associational discrimination.A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. The right to file a complaint directly with the California Department of Fair. Employment and Housing, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity. All fields required. If you would like to file a discrimination, harassment or retaliation complaint, complete and submit the Intake Assessment Form.