Wrongful termination
I was laid off on 5/27 and I know that I am not being called back. When I was still there they hired a girl that was only there for two months and they kept her. I was screamed at and harrarsed by my boss the last two days that I was there. My main question is how long do I have to file a claim against my former employer? Please help me...
1 answer | asked Aug 9, 2004 12:51 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
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You have between 180 and 300 days to file a discrimination/sexual harassment complaint.
Before I respond to your inquiry, I must state that we have not spoken, I have not reviewed the relevant documents and facts, and I do not represent you. Therefore, my discussion below is not a legal opinion, but is informational only. Finally, my discussion applies only to issues to which Pennsylvania or Federal law apply, unless otherwise specified.
Sexual harassment and employment discrimination are illegal under both Pennsylvania and Federal law. In Pennsylvania, you cannot take your Federal OR State claims directly to court, but must file with the appropriate agency first. In New Jersey, you may proceed directly to court OR go to a state agency.
You have 180 days to file any Pennsylvania state claims with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission before they expire, and 300 days to file your Federal claims with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission before they expire.
These time periods do not necessarily run from the date you were terminated; they may begin much earlier depending on the facts in your case. If you believe you have a claim, you should speak with an attorney at once to determine the exact dates by which you must file.
If you would like to discuss this matter further, please feel free to contact me at the below address(es) or number.
/Christopher E. Ezold/
Nancy O'Mara Ezold, P.C.
401 City Line Avenue,
Suite 904
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
posted by Christopher Ezold | Aug 9, 2004 1:09 PM [EST]
Before I respond to your inquiry, I must state that we have not spoken, I have not reviewed the relevant documents and facts, and I do not represent you. Therefore, my discussion below is not a legal opinion, but is informational only. Finally, my discussion applies only to issues to which Pennsylvania or Federal law apply, unless otherwise specified.
Sexual harassment and employment discrimination are illegal under both Pennsylvania and Federal law. In Pennsylvania, you cannot take your Federal OR State claims directly to court, but must file with the appropriate agency first. In New Jersey, you may proceed directly to court OR go to a state agency.
You have 180 days to file any Pennsylvania state claims with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission before they expire, and 300 days to file your Federal claims with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission before they expire.
These time periods do not necessarily run from the date you were terminated; they may begin much earlier depending on the facts in your case. If you believe you have a claim, you should speak with an attorney at once to determine the exact dates by which you must file.
If you would like to discuss this matter further, please feel free to contact me at the below address(es) or number.
/Christopher E. Ezold/
Nancy O'Mara Ezold, P.C.
401 City Line Avenue,
Suite 904
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
posted by Christopher Ezold | Aug 9, 2004 1:09 PM [EST]
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