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California 365-Day Deadline to File Civil Rights Department Complaint

In California, an employee must file a complaint with the Civil Rights Department within 365 days of the alleged discriminatory or retaliatory act. This filing deadline is set by California Government Code § 12940, which prohibits employment discrimination based on protected characteristics and retaliation. The 365-day period runs from the date the unlawful practice occurred or was discovered. The statute provides specific exceptions and tolling rules that may affect this deadline. The worked example below demonstrates how this 365-day filing window applies in a typical scenario. For a calculation tailored to individual circumstances, the DocketMath calculator can estimate the filing deadline based on the official statutory text.

Governing authority

In California, the employment claim rule is set by Cal. Gov. Code § 12940. The verified packet cites Cal. Gov. Code § 12940 (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=12940).

California employment claim: the verified value is 365 days under Cal. Gov. Code § 12940. The verified packet cites Cal. Gov. Code § 12940 (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=12940).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the employment claim calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.