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Pennsylvania — Statute of Limitations

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2 years

Statute of limitations for state employment discrimination

42 Pa.C.S. § 5524

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State Employment Discrimination Statute Of Limitations in Pennsylvania

Under Pennsylvania’s employment discrimination statute of limitations, 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524 establishes a two-year period for bringing a civil action. This statutory window applies to claims under state law, including those alleging discrimination in employment. The two-year period begins from the date the alleged discriminatory act occurred. The official source provides the precise statutory language and any exceptions that may apply to specific circumstances. A worked example demonstrates how the two-year period is calculated from a given triggering event. The DocketMath calculator can compute the result based on the user’s input to estimate how this limitations period applies to a particular set of facts.

Governing authority

In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations rule is set by 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524. The verified packet cites 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.024.000..HTM).

Deadline example

For a Pennsylvania state employment discrimination limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 2 years. The authority packet cites 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.024.000..HTM).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 2 years.
• The example deadline is 2026-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the state employment discrimination statute of limitations 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.