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The court granted the employer's motion to dismiss the plaintiff's state-law religious discrimination claim as untimely, holding that Oregon law required the plaintiff to file her civil action within 90 days of receiving a right-to-sue letter from the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, not within five years of the alleged unlawful employment action.
Perez v. Legacy Health: Court Rules on Deadlines for Filing Discrimination Claims
What Happened
A worker filed a religious discrimination case against Legacy Health, claiming the employer failed to accommodate her religious beliefs. The employer asked the court to dismiss the case, arguing it was filed too late.
What the Court Decided
The court sided with Legacy Health and dismissed the case. The judge ruled that Oregon law gives workers only 90 days to file a lawsuit after receiving a "right-to-sue letter" from the state labor agency. The worker had missed this deadline, so her claim was rejected on timing grounds alone—the court never evaluated whether the discrimination actually occurred.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows how critical deadlines are in discrimination cases. Workers who believe they've faced religious discrimination or other unfair treatment must act quickly once they receive official paperwork from labor authorities. Waiting too long—even if you have a valid complaint—can result in losing your case entirely. If you experience workplace discrimination, promptly contact your state labor agency and carefully track all deadlines they provide.
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