right to sue in 90 days
Charging parties have a longer period of time to file their charges, 180 or 300 days rather than 90 or 210 days. Additionally, charging parties now have 90 days rather than 30 days to file a lawsuit after EEOC has informed them that it is no longer working on their charge. This extension of time affords charging parties a better chance to find a lawyer if they wish to pursue their charges in court.
Make sure to check the right to sue notification for exact amount of time, and use the day you received notification as the start date.
My recommendation:
Be prepared before the right to sue notification arrives. Have an idea on:
- How to file,
- Where to file,
- How much it costs to file,
- How many copies you need to make.
In most cases, your district court house has a pro se clinic for people who want to file on their own. You can at least be pro-active by learning all the steps, even if you do hire a lawyer. You also have the option of asking the court to appoint a lawyer on your behalf, if you claim poverty and can prove it.
