Deadline to File EEOC Charges
Use the table below to find out how much time you have to file your EEOC Charges.
All you have to do is enter the Date of Discrimination, click “Calculate Date” and the table will tell you your deadline to file!
Date Calculator
Just because you may have time to file your claim, it doesn’t mean you should wait. This chart is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.
The sooner you can start the process of finding an attorney and/or filing your EEOC Charge, the better!
Types of EEOC Charges
| Type of Discrimination | Law | Time to File |
|---|---|---|
| Race Gender Sexual Harassment Religion National Origin LGBTQ+ Identity |
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) | 180 Days* |
| Disability | Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Rehabilitation Act of 1973 |
180 Days* |
| Age | Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) | 180 Days* |
| Pregnancy | Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Title VII |
180 Days* |
| Retaliation | Title VII ADA ADEA PWFA |
180 Days* |
* The time to file an EEOC Charge may increase to 300 days if there is a state or local agency that enforces discrimination on the same basis.
**The time to file an EEOC Charge based on age discrimination may increase to 300 days if there is a state agency that enforces discrimination on the same basis.
