(a) Any person claiming to be aggrieved by alleged unlawful discrimination may, personally or by his or her attorney, make, sign, and file with the office of human rights a complaint in writing under oath or by declaration. The complaint shall state the name of the person alleged to have committed the unlawful discrimination and the particulars thereof, and contain such other information as may be required by the office.

(b) Whenever it has reason to believe that any person has been engaged or is engaging in unlawful discrimination, the office of human rights may issue a complaint.

(c) Any employer or principal whose employees, or agents, or any of them, refuse or threaten to refuse to comply with the provisions of this chapter may file with the office of human rights a written complaint under oath or by declaration asking for assistance by conciliation or other remedial action.