Retaliation is also illegal, and the law protects you if you stand up against discrimination. If you feel you have experienced illegal employment discrimination, fill out the intake questionnaire and email or mail it to the PHRC.A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. With the implementation of Title VII, it became illegal for workplaces to discriminate against employees for race, color, sex and national origin. Step One: Before you may file a lawsuit against your employer in court, you must first file a complaint of discrimination with either the EEOC or PHRC. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.