How Much Time Do I Have to Pursue a Claim for Employment Discrimination?

The amount of time depends on the type of claim; however, the general rule with employment discrimination is that such claims must be raised very quickly, usually measured as a certain number of days rather than years.  Most claims brought under federal law must be raised within 300 days of the wrongful conduct, and most claims under state law must be brought within 180 days (less than six months). Some claims allow even less time (for example, 90 days).

It is very important that you check with a qualified employment lawyer about your specific situation as soon as possible to determine the deadlines that apply to your potential claims.