Employment discrimination generally exists where an employer treats an applicant or employee less favorably merely because of a person's protected class. This handout gives a summary of the federal and Texas laws against disability discrimination in the workplace.A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. The next step would be to file a Charge of Discrimination which must be filed before you have the right to file a lawsuit. A person who has experienced workplace discrimination may benefit from speaking to an attorney with experience in employment law. Call (512) 271-5527 - Austin Employment Lawyers, P.C. - Aggressive advocates dedicated to your interests in Employment and Discrimination cases. As soon as you experience discrimination, start writing down exactly what happened in a notebook that you keep at home. The ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various aspects of life, including employment. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination in the workplace due to disabilities or illness. Employment Discrimination.