People who experience discrimination based on any protected categories can contact the PCHR to file a complaint. If you believe that you've experienced employment discrimination, you can file a complaint with the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations.The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act makes it unlawful to discriminate on the basis of a protected class in the workplace. There are strict deadlines for filing a charge of discrimination, please review the information in the timeliness tab or call 1-800-669-4000. 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. Discrimination occurs when an employee is treated adversely in the workplace due to a protected characteristic. 1. You may be advised to file a complaint with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC).