The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act makes it unlawful to discriminate on the basis of a protected class in the workplace. There are a number of federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination.Contact PCHR's Intake Unit (2156864670) to begin the process. Fill out the Intake Form. A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. Title VII is the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination, and it covers employers with at least 15 employees. If you have been terminated or discriminated against in the workplace, you have rights. Numbering of Title VII Instructions. 2. 5.0 Title VII Introductory Instruction. 3. An employee or applicant has 180 calendar days from the day the discrimination took place to file a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.