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Handling Your Job Discrimination Case – Time Limits

Federal laws such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 make it illegal for an employer to discriminate against you because of factors including, but not limited to your age, sex, religion, or race.

If you have been discriminated against by an employer, prompt action is essential to protect your rights. One of the first steps you should take is to file a complaint with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). It is vital to do this as soon as possible, since the EEOC imposes a 180-day time limit during which you may file a case. Although this time limit is extended to 300 days if the charge is also covered by a state or local law, you should still file quickly. As time passes, evidence gets lost, memory fades, and cases become more difficult to prove. Furthermore, the law requires that an EEOC complaint be registered before any private legal action is taken.

You may also file discrimination charges on behalf of another person, if they do not want their identity revealed. In this situation, the same time limit still applies.

To file charges, you will need the following information:

• Contact information for the complainant (Name, Address, Telephone)
• Contact information for the respondent, if known
• Date of the violation(s) or offense(s)
• Description of the violation(s) or offense(s)

In order to argue your case successfully, you may also want to hire a lawyer. An experienced Los Angeles employment lawyer can help guide you through the intricacies of the legal system. Call Perry Smith today at 888-356-2529 today.