This packet contains the form you will need to complete to begin the process of filing a discrimination complaint with the Philadelphia. If you feel you have experienced illegal employment discrimination, fill out the intake questionnaire and email or mail it to the PHRC.Your complaint must be filed within 180 days of the discriminatory action. If you feel you have been discriminated against, in general, you have 180 days to file from when the alleged discrimination happened. You may be advised to file a complaint with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC). A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. The first step in filing a lawsuit is to prepare a complaint. The Court has specialized forms available for filing complaints for employment discrimination. Explain as briefly and clearly as possible what happened and how you were discriminated against. Indicate who was involved.