What is the deadline to file a complaint in a sexual harassment case?

Title VII requires plaintiffs to file a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) within 180 days of the alleged act of retaliation.  42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5(e)(1).  The limitations period expands to 300 days where the plaintiff has filed a charge with a state or local agency that is authorized to grant or seek relief from the challenged practice.

Federal employees seeking to remedy discrimination, harassment, or retaliation must contact an EEO counselor to initiate a complaint 45 days from the day the discrimination occurred.

Talk with a sexual harassment lawyer to maximize your potential damages. If you have experienced workplace discrimination or whistleblower retaliation, call us at (202) 769-1681, or start your preliminary consultation online

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A Sexual Harassment Survival Guide for Employees

If you have experienced sexual harassment at work, it is critical to know your rights and how to overcome the defenses that employers typically assert in these types of cases. This guide lays out answers to common questions asked by employees who are sexually harassed at work.

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