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Employment Claim in Illinois

In Illinois, an employment discrimination claim must be filed with the Illinois Department of Human Rights within 300 days of the alleged violation. This deadline is established under the Illinois Human Rights Act, codified at 775 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq., which governs unlawful employment practices in the state. The 300-day period begins when the alleged discriminatory act occurred or when the employee reasonably should have discovered it. The Act sets out the specific procedures, including exceptions and filing requirements, which are fully detailed in the official source at ilga.gov. The worked example below demonstrates how this deadline applies in a typical scenario. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate your own filing timeline based on your specific facts.

Governing authority

In Illinois, the employment claim rule is set by 775 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq.. The verified packet cites 775 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq. (https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs5.asp?ActID=2266&ChapterID=64).

Illinois employment claim: the verified value is 300 days under 775 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq.. The verified packet cites 775 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq. (https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs5.asp?ActID=2266&ChapterID=64).

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.