Learn how to file a discrimination complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Discrimination means treating a person less favorably than other people or groups.Not all discrimination is a violation of University policy. The ADA provides an important tool to fight discrimination: filing a complaint with an appropriate federal agency. This page outlines the steps to do so. Section R610-2-2 - Definitions A. "Commission" means the Labor Commission. Housing discrimination is illegal in nearly all housing, including private housing, public housing, and housing that receives federal funding. The Civil Rights Division may be able to help. Protected opposition also includes refusal to implement a discriminatory policy. The individual named in a complaint as having engaged in or being responsible for a discriminatory, harassing, or retaliatory act or omission.