Employment discrimination generally exists where an employer treats an applicant or employee less favorably merely because of a person's protected class. A charge of discrimination is a signed statement asserting that an employer, union or labor organization engaged in employment discrimination.Texas employment law prohibits discrimination based on certain protected categories. Harassment in the workplace is also a type of discrimination. A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. If you believe that you or someone else experienced unlawful discrimination, you can report a civil rights violation. 1. Report using our online form. Employment Discrimination. This handout gives a summary of the federal and Texas laws against disability discrimination in the workplace. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint.