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Employment Claim in Tennessee

Under the Tennessee Human Rights Act, a claim of employment discrimination must be filed with the Tennessee Human Rights Commission within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act. This filing deadline is set by Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-401. The 180-day period begins on the date the employee knew or should have known of the unlawful practice. Missing this deadline generally bars the claim, though the statute provides certain exceptions that affect when the clock starts. The worked example below illustrates how this 180-day limit applies in a typical scenario. To estimate whether your own filing deadline has passed, use the DocketMath calculator with your specific dates.

Governing authority

In Tennessee, the employment claim rule is set by Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-401. The verified packet cites Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-401.

Tennessee employment claim: the verified value is 180 days under Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-401. The verified packet cites Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-401.

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.