A charge of discrimination is a signed statement asserting that an employer, union or labor organization engaged in employment discrimination. This article explains how to file a complaint if you believe your employer has discriminated against you.To file a claim with the EEOC, contact your closest local EEOC office. There is an office in Dallas, Houston, El Paso, and San Antonio. In these same states, an individual has 300 days to file an age discrimination claim if his or her employer has 20 or more employees. The law makes discrimination illegal in all employment practices. §1981 ("Section 1981") protect employees and applicants of all races from employment discrimination based their race. Our Houston discrimination lawyers zealously counsel and represent employees who have been discriminated against throughout Texas and across the nation. The Clifford Law Firm can help your company respond to an EEOC Charge of Discrimination. You may also file a complaint if you are pregnancy discrimination or discrimination due to your sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.