A charge of discrimination is a signed statement asserting that an employer, union or labor organization engaged in employment discrimination. To discriminate means to treat those people in some way differently than other people who are not in the same class.If you believe you were subjected to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, CRD may be able to investigate and help you resolve your complaint. Do you believe you have been the victim of discrimination? A simplified description of the legal definition of discrimination is when a person is treated disfavourably or when a person's dignity is violated. Racial discrimination in the workplace occurs when a current employee, or an applicant for a job, is treated unfavorably because of their race. Discrimination could include taking any adverse action against an employee in terms of employment terms or conditions. Federal and state statutes prohibit workplace discrimination, but too many California employers defy these laws. Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. We explain the definition and also look into examples that impact people of color including African Americans.