Cesar Acevedo v. Fund Source, Inc.

**What Happened** Cesar Acevedo sued his former employer, The SAGE Corporation (doing business as Fund Source, Inc.), claiming he faced discrimination, harassment, and retaliation that created a hostile work environment. He filed his lawsuit under Title VII, the federal law that prohibits workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. **What the Court Decided** The court threw out Acevedo's case entirely. The judge ruled that he waited too long to file his lawsuit. Under federal law, workers must file discrimination claims within 300 days of when the discriminatory acts occurred. All of the incidents Acevedo complained about happened outside this 300-day window. Acevedo tried to argue that the discrimination was ongoing, which could have extended his filing deadline, but the court rejected this argument. The judge determined that his complaints involved separate incidents rather than a continuous pattern of discrimination. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case highlights a crucial deadline that all workers need to know: you have only 300 days to file federal discrimination claims. Missing this deadline can mean losing your right to sue, regardless of how strong your case might be. Workers who experience discrimination should act quickly and consult with employment attorneys or file complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission promptly to protect their rights.