This information packet is designed to help you file an employment discrimination lawsuit in federal court without the help of a trained and licensed attorney. Discrimination means treating a person less favorably than other people or groups.Not all discrimination is a violation of University policy. Discrimination means treating someone differently, ie, disadvantaging the person, on the basis of being a member of a protected class described in Policy 1012. You must file your complaint for housing discrimination within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act with UALD. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint. Weeks in the current or preceding calendar year (Utah Code § 34A-5-. Generally, to discriminate against someone means to treat that person differently, or less favorably, for some reason. Employment Discrimination Complaint Form.