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Time Limits for Filing a Complaint

This technical assistance document was issued upon approval of the Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

OLC Control Number

EEOC-NVTA-2004-7

Concise Display Name

Issue Date

09-21-2004

General Topics

Threshold Issues

Summary

This document identifies the time frame for filing a charge of discrimination with the EEOC

Citation

Title VII, EPA, ADEA, ADA, GINA, 29 CFR Part 1601, 29 CFR Part 1620, 29 CFR Part 1625

Document Applicant

Youth, Employees, Employers

Previous Revision

The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.

There are strict time limits for filing a job discrimination complaint with the EEOC. In some cases, you only have 180 days to report discrimination to us. You have 300 days if your complaint also is covered by a state or local anti-discrimination law. You should contact us immediately if you believe your employer is discriminating against you. We can help you determine whether your job discrimination complaint is within the correct time limit.

If you believe you have been treated unfairly or harassed at work by a federal government employer, there are different time limits for filing a complaint. For information on how the process works, you should see the guidelines for Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Processing.

Time Limits for Filing a Complaint

Time Limits for Filing a Complaint

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