Employment Claim in Pennsylvania
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Published July 14, 2026 • By DocketMath Team
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.
Employment Claim in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, an employee generally has 180 days from the alleged discriminatory act to file a complaint under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. This deadline is set by 43 P.S. § 955, which governs unlawful employment practices in the state. The 180-day period begins when the employee knew or should have known of the alleged discrimination, though the statute provides specific rules for how that timeline is measured. The official source at the link above contains the full statutory language, including any exceptions and the precise calculation method. The worked example below demonstrates how this 180-day limit applies in a typical scenario. To estimate your own filing deadline, use the DocketMath calculator.
Governing authority
In Pennsylvania, the employment claim rule is set by 43 P.S. § 955. The verified packet cites 43 P.S. § 955 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/HTM/1955/0/0222..HTM).
Pennsylvania employment claim: the verified value is 180 days under 43 P.S. § 955. The verified packet cites 43 P.S. § 955 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/HTM/1955/0/0222..HTM).
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.