Claimants have 180 days to file an EEOC complaint following the date an alleged incident occurs. Similarly, the EEOC has 180 days from the date it receives a complaint to conclude its investigation and issue a Notice of Right to Sue to the claimant. However, it may not conclude its investigation within this time.
Many investigations take more than 10 months to a year to complete. However, once 180 days pass, the claimant has the right to proceed with the lawsuit. It’s important to note that a workplace discrimination or harassment claim is much more likely to succeed with the EEOC’s support in the form of a Notice of Right to Sue.