State employees alleging discrimination must first file a discrimination complaint with their agency for review and potential investigation. Through the Form I9 process, employers must verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.Virginia Employment Law attorneys have represented individuals in nearly two thousand varied cases. Many employment law matters result in settlement agreements. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) imposed civil and criminal penalties on employers who knowingly hire and employ undocumented workers. A careful case-by-case application of the principle of nondiscrimination to those particular activities which are actually discriminatory or segregated. To file a complaint please complete the online questionnaire. For more information about discrimination in employment contact the OHREP at 703.324. Gender discrimination in availing employment facilities. Employers can discriminate and restrict women from taking up employment opportunities deemed unsafe.