How to File a Discrimination or Retaliation Complaint ; California Department of Social Services Civil Rights 744 P Street, M.S. 9-7-041. If you believe you were subjected to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, CRD may be able to investigate and help you resolve your complaint.Discriminating against or harassing any County employee, applicant, agent, contractor, or volunteer based on any protected characteristic is prohibited. Before you can file a discrimination lawsuit, you must file a charge with an administrative agency. In California, it is illegal to discriminate against an employee because of their role as a caregiver for a child, parent, or person with disabilities. A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. How can I file a Civil Rights complaint with the State? The employee belongs to a protected class of persons identified in the FEHA. The employee was qualified for the job and performing it competently. All County employees, agents, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring that discrimination does not occur in the Sacramento.