A charge of discrimination is a signed statement asserting that an employer, union or labor organization engaged in employment discrimination. The Act prohibits discrimination in the areas of employment, real estate (housing) transactions, access to financial credit, and public accommodations.The Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5)1. ("Act") prohibits discrimination with respect to employment, financial credit, public accommodations. In Illinois, you must file an official charge with the EEOC within 300 days of the act of discrimination. , which manufactures a range of supportive mechanical devices for industrial and aerospace uses, violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National origin discrimination in Illinois occurs when your employer treats you differently than other employees because of your nationality. No, you absolutely cannot be fired for filing a complaint to the EEOC or any other federal, state or municipal agency against your employer. (EEOC) or the Illinois Department of Human Rights. Such conduct violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits retaliation against employees who object to discrimination.