Under California Law, You Have One Year to File Harassment, Discrimination or Retaliation Claims

Posted on February 16, 2011. Filed under: employment law | Tags: continuing violation, DFEH, discrimination, harassment, limitations, retaliation, statute, trovato |

Under California law, before filing a lawsuit for harassment, discrimination or retaliation, you must file an administrative complaint with the Department of Fair Employment & Housing (“DFEH”).  The administrative complaint must be filed within one year of the date on which the unlawful practice occurred.  Cal. Gov. Code § 12960(d).  The California Supreme Court has [...]