What Are The Time Limits For Filing A Charge Of Discrimination With The Civil Rights Division?
• A charge must be filed with the CRD within 180 days from the date of the alleged violation, in order to protect the Charging Party’s rights. • State and County government employees who are covered under the State Personnel Act have 300 days to file a charge directly EEOC. • If a charge is received by the CRD on the 181st day, it will be transferred to the EEOC for further processing. • To protect your legal rights, it is best to contact the CRD promptly when discrimination is suspected.
