The CRD-Employment Discrimination Section works in conjunction with the EEOC to enforce State and Federal anti-discrimination laws in North Carolina. This post examines the fundamentals of employment discrimination in North Carolina so that you can be more fully informed before taking legal action.A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. In North Carolina, it's illegal for employers of a certain size to discriminate based on race, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, and other characteristics. The Equal Employment Practices Act (EEPA) prohibits employment discrimination based on the following protected classes: â–« Race. To file a Retaliatory Employment Discrimination complaint with the NC Department of Labor, or call 1-800-NC-LABOR (1-800-625-2267). Complete the Employment Discrimination Complaint Form (PDF) and submit a copy to the Office of Diversity and Equity. To file a discrimination claim in North Carolina, an employee must first file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC or the NCHRC. NC has several state laws that establish protected classes and prohibit discrimination in employment. The North Carolina Department of Labor (N.