Title VII prohibits harassment and other forms of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Discriminating against or harassing any County employee, applicant, agent, contractor, or volunteer based on any protected characteristic is prohibited.Filing a Discrimination Complaint or Lawsuit. In a discrimination lawsuit, you will need to provide objective evidence of the discriminatory conduct, as well as the harm that you suffered as a result. A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. – Discrimination against protected personal qualities. The employee belongs to a protected class of persons identified in the FEHA. The employee was qualified for the job and performing it competently.