The time it takes to settle your employment discrimination in Philadelphia is entirely based on the case and the employer (or defendant). The average case can take anywhere from 4 to 6 months to 1 year or longer. If your employer is willing to negotiate and offers a fair settlement prior to going to trial, the case will be over in a few months. However, if the employer wishes to go to trial and refuses to settle, your case can take a year or longer to settle.