Online - Use the EEOC Public Portal to Submit an Inquiry, Schedule an Appointment, and File a Charge. A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you.Use this form to file a complaint if you experienced housing discrimination. There are strict time limits for filing a job discrimination complaint with the EEOC. In some cases, you only have 180 days to report discrimination to EEOC. In general, you need to file a charge within 180 calendar days from the day the discrimination took place. This deadline is extended to 300 calendar days. You can sue an employer for discrimination. If the lawsuit is based on a federal law, you must file a complaint with the EEOC first. You must file your complaint at the same EEO Office where you received counseling.