The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in the areas of: Employment; Fair Housing; Financial Credit; Public Accommodations; Education. You can speak with a member of the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) and file a charge.You have 300 days from the last incident to file with the IDHR. A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. You can file a claim or "charge" of discrimination with the EEOC if you believe you were treated unfairly at work. For more information or to file a complaint about an employer's practices, please call the Workplace Rights Hotline at 1-844-740-5076 or use the complaint form. Federal and state law prohibit Illinois employers from discriminating against employees based on certain characteristics, such as race or religion. A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. Status-Employment. To prevent discrimination based on citizenship status in employment. (B) Factors considered.