How long do I have to file a discrimination or harassment claim in California?
As of 2020, you generally have three years from the discriminatory or harassing act to file a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) — a significant extension from the one-year deadline that applied before. A right-to-sue notice from the CRD is generally required before filing a lawsuit in court, so this administrative step should not be skipped or delayed.
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