Who Can File a Complaint You may file a discrimination complaint if you believe you have been discriminated against in employment, housing, public accommodations and educational institutions - including insurance and credit - because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, personal appearance, sexual orientation, political affiliation, family responsibilities, disability, familial status, matriculation, marital status, source of income and place of residence or business. You do not have to be a District of Columbia resident, but the alleged discrimination must have taken place in the District of Columbia. Your complaint must be filed with OHR within one year of the occurrence or discovery of the alleged act. DC government employees alleging employment discrimination should first consult the EEO counselor in their agency. The EEO counselor has 21 calendar days in which to seek a solution on an informal basis. You may file formal charges with the Office within 15 calendar days of your final interview with the EEO counselor. Federal employees alleging employment discrimination should consult with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission at www.eeoc.gov.