EEOC Filing Deadline Calculator
Missing your filing deadline permanently bars your federal discrimination claim. Enter your termination date and state to see exactly how much time you have.
Why Filing Deadlines Matter
The EEOC filing deadline is a strict jurisdictional requirement. If you miss it, you permanently lose the right to bring a federal discrimination claim — no exceptions, no extensions. Courts routinely dismiss cases filed even one day late.
180 Days vs. 300 Days
The deadline depends on whether your state has its own Fair Employment Practices (FEP) agency. In "deferral states" — those with their own agency — you get 300 days. In states without an FEP agency, the deadline is 180 days.
The 90-Day Lawsuit Window
After the EEOC closes your charge (either by finding no cause or issuing a right-to-sue letter), you have exactly 90 days to file a lawsuit in federal court. This clock starts the day you receive the letter — not the day it was mailed.