How long do I have to file an employment claim in California?
Answer
Deadlines vary by claim type: FEHA discrimination/harassment/retaliation — 3 years to file with CRD; wage claims — 3 years (written contract) or 2 years (oral); FMLA retaliation — 2 years (3 for willful violations); workers' comp — report injury within 30 days, file claim within 1 year; OSHA retaliation — 30 days. Do not wait — missing a deadline can bar your claim entirely.
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