Discrimination happens when people act on their stereotypes or prejudices. Discrimination refers to actual behaviour towards another individual or group.To "discriminate" against someone means to treat that person differently, or less favorably, for some reason. The Division of Human Rights complaint form is available at the below link. You may use this form to file and submit your complaint online. (d) Discrimination: unfavorable treatment of a person based on that person's membership or perceived membership in a protected class. A simplified description of the legal definition of discrimination is when a person is treated disfavourably or when a person's dignity is violated. Refusing to Use an Individual's Requested Name, Pronoun, or Title. Protected opposition also includes refusal to implement a discriminatory policy. Protected class or their perceived membership in a protected class. Harassment.