If you have any questions regarding the filing of an Employment Discrimination Complaint, please call the FCHR for assistance at (850) 488-7082. A charge of discrimination is a signed statement asserting that an employer, union or labor organization engaged in employment discrimination.The process starts with filing a complaint with the EEOC. You can contact the local Florida office to file a Charge of Discrimination. Federal and state law prohibit Florida employers from discriminating against employees based on certain characteristics, such as race or religion. In Florida, the law prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants or employees on the basis of: Race; Color; This law prohibits discrimination against an employee because of that employee's race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. Employee rights in Florida include the right to a safe work environment, fair wages, and freedom from discrimination and harassment. Employment Discrimination regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin is unlawful in employment. Several state and federal laws protect employees who are disabled from being treated differently in the workplace.