Time Limit On Sexual Harassment Complaints?

Tina Lewis Rowe Physical & Sexual Harassment

Question:

How long a time do you have to report harassment to your employer for it to be upheld?

Signed,

On a Timeline

Answer:

Dear On a Timeline:

Your employer may have some specific guideline for reporting various problems. However, the EEOC has a 180 day time limit for most reporting to them. Some states also have time limits, and those may be less or more than 180 days.

Employers may choose to use those same guidelines or may say that there is no time limit.

I hope whatever situation you are in, that it can be resolved fairly and appropriately.

Best wishes to you.

Tina Lewis Rowe

Tina Lewis Rowe

Tina had a thirty-three year career in law enforcement, serving with the Denver Police Department from 1969-1994 and was the Presidential United States Marshal for Colorado from 1994-2002. She provides training to law enforcement organizations and private sector groups and does conference presentations related to leadership, workplace communications and customized topics. Her style is inspirational with humor.