Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in Tennessee
Statute of limitations
What is the statute of limitations for an employee to file a sexual harassment suite against an employer?
Asked on 11/15/05, 10:39 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Crone
Crone & McEvoy, PLC
Re: Statute of limitations
In Tennessee a worker who believes that she is a victim of sexual harrassment must file a complaint with the EEOC within 180 days of the harassment. Ongoing harassment can be very tricky to determine when the deadline runs. A victim must also file a complaint with the in-house procedure established by the employer for dealing with harassment. State law claims must be filed either in court or with the Tennessee Human Rights Commission within 300 days.
Every state is different. These situations are very difficult. A lawyer can be a very big help.
Answered on 11/15/05, 10:53 am