A charge of discrimination must be filed within 300 days after the alleged discriminatory action, or one year for a Fair Housing case. A charge of Employment discrimination must be filed within 300 days of the alleged discrimination.You must fill out and sign the Public Accommodations Complainant Information Sheet. Also taking effect Jan. 1, is House Bill 2161, which prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based on family responsibilities. Attorneys have filed some of the first lawsuits alleging source of income discrimination under an Illinois law enacted in 2023. You can file a claim or "charge" of discrimination with the EEOC if you believe you were treated unfairly at work. On December 9, 1985, Travis filed a discrimination charge with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (Department). Please fill out the form below or give us a call at . Also taking effect Jan.