The deadline extends to 300 days if state or local discrimination law also covers the charge.

The deadline extends to 300 days if state or local discrimination law also covers the charge.

• A. 360 days
• B. 300 days
• C. 180 days
• D. 270 days

Answer: (B)

The important idea is how federal and state anti-discrimination deadlines interact. The EEOC charges generally must be filed within 180 days, but if state or local discrimination law also covers the charge, the window extends to 300 days. In California, this extension applies when FEHA coverage is relevant, so the deadline can be up to 300 days. If the charge isn’t covered by state/local law, the 180-day federal window applies.

The important idea is how federal and state anti-discrimination deadlines interact. The EEOC charges generally must be filed within 180 days, but if state or local discrimination law also covers the charge, the window extends to 300 days. In California, this extension applies when FEHA coverage is relevant, so the deadline can be up to 300 days. If the charge isn’t covered by state/local law, the 180-day federal window applies.