Philadelphia Area Attorneys Provide Information Regarding
Filing a Charge of Discrimination With the EEOC
180 Days for State Law Claims, 300 Days for Federal Claims!
Why Should I File a Discrimination or Hostile Work Environment Charge With
Federal, State or Local Agencies?
If you believe you are being treated wrongly, differently or unfairly at work because of your race, sex, age, religion, disability, pregnancy or national origin, you may protect your rights ONLY if you file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC in a timely fashion. If you fail to do so, ALL of your rights may be lost.
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| Invidious, Common, Dreadful, Illegal |
Moreover, if you file a charge, and then have it served on your employer, you will be protected from illegal retaliation from your employer (it is illegal to fire, demote or punish an employee who files a reasonable complaint of illegal discrimination).
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is a Federal Agency That Helps Pennsylvania Workers
The EEOC was created in 1971, and investigates and potentially prosecutes unlawful discriminatory practices in the workplace.
The EEOC handles discrimination/retaliation claims arising under Title VII, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and some other federal employment statutes.
Pennsylvania Employees Should Also Pursue Discrimination or Hostile Work Environment Claims With the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
In addition to filing with the EEOC, Pennsylvania workers should also seek protection from the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, which serves a similar purpose to EEOC on a state level.
The PHRC handles claims filed under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, which in most
respects duplicates the statutes covered by EEOC on a state level.
If You Work in Philadelphia County, You May Also File a Discrimination Complaint With the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations
If you work in Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations will also investigate and prosecute discrimination and hostile work environment claims.
The Philadelphia Commission investigates potential violations of the City's Fair Practices Ordinance, which in some instances provides even broader protection than found under the laws covered by EEOC or PHRC.
Sexual Preference and Sexual Orientation Discrimination Illegal in Philadelphia
One major example of this broader protection scheme is that the the Fair Practice Ordinance makes discrimination based upon sexual preference (or sexual orientation) illegal within the City's limits; as of today, sexual preference discrimination may not be protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws.
How Much Time Do I Have to File a Charge of Discrimination Claim Under State and Federal Laws in Pennsylvania?
You have 180 days to file a
Charge of Discrimination with the PHRC; the deadline begins to run on the date of the first "unlawful occurrence" or "act of discrimination."
Defining an unlawful occurrence or act of discrimination can be complicated, and we will not attempt to do so here, except to say that, without question, a demotion, failure to promote and/or termination based upon discriminatory factors most certainly start the deadline.
You have 300 days to file a Charge with the EEOC.
You have 300 days to file a Charge with the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations.
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is a Federal Agency That Helps Pennsylvania WorkersThe EEOC was created in 1971, and investigates and potentially prosecutes unlawful discriminatory practices in the workplace.
The EEOC handles discrimination/retaliation claims arising under Title VII, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and some other federal employment statutes.
Pennsylvania Employees Should Also Pursue Discrimination or Hostile Work Environment Claims With the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
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| Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Enforces the State's Anti-Discrimination Laws - 180 Day deadline |
The PHRC handles claims filed under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, which in most
If You Work in Philadelphia County, You May Also File a Discrimination Complaint With the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations
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| Philadelphia Very Protective of Employee Rights - 300 Day Deadline |
If you work in Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations will also investigate and prosecute discrimination and hostile work environment claims.
The Philadelphia Commission investigates potential violations of the City's Fair Practices Ordinance, which in some instances provides even broader protection than found under the laws covered by EEOC or PHRC.
Sexual Preference and Sexual Orientation Discrimination Illegal in Philadelphia
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| Protected in Philly; Not Necessarily Under State or Federal Laws |
One major example of this broader protection scheme is that the the Fair Practice Ordinance makes discrimination based upon sexual preference (or sexual orientation) illegal within the City's limits; as of today, sexual preference discrimination may not be protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws.
How Much Time Do I Have to File a Charge of Discrimination Claim Under State and Federal Laws in Pennsylvania?
You have 180 days to file a
Defining an unlawful occurrence or act of discrimination can be complicated, and we will not attempt to do so here, except to say that, without question, a demotion, failure to promote and/or termination based upon discriminatory factors most certainly start the deadline.
You have 300 days to file a Charge with the EEOC.
You have 300 days to file a Charge with the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations.
Discrimination is Insidious
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Pennsylvania Lawyers Who Will File and Serve Charge of Discrimination With Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and/or Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations
We routinely prepare and file Charges of Discrimination on behalf of Pennsylvania workers within days of being hired to do so.
Philadelphia Area Attorneys Who Will Promptly Prepare, File and Serve on Your Employer an EEOC Charge of Discrimination
We know how to assess and develop your claim, prepare the Charge, digitally file it with EEOC/PHRC and then serve on the company to protect you from retaliation. I can get this done in 2 hours, usually.
We know how to assess and develop your claim, prepare the Charge, digitally file it with EEOC/PHRC and then serve on the company to protect you from retaliation. I can get this done in 2 hours, usually.
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