Employment discrimination generally exists where an employer treats an applicant or employee less favorably merely because of a person's protected class. Find information about laws that protect workers.Learn how to claim unpaid wages or file a complaint for employment or housing discrimination. A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. The law makes discrimination illegal in all employment practices. If you suspect you have been discriminated against at work, you may be able to file a claim against your employer and receive monetary damages. Texas employment law prohibits discrimination based on certain protected categories. Harassment in the workplace is also a type of discrimination. This law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their membership or non-membership in a labor union.