Palltronics, Inc. v. PALIoT Solutions, Inc.

**Court Dismisses Discrimination Case Due to Late Filing** A worker filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the City of Norfolk, Virginia, claiming he faced unfair treatment because of his race. However, the case never made it to trial because of timing issues. The court dismissed the entire case after finding that the worker waited too long to file his complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Federal law requires workers to file EEOC charges within 300 days of when the discrimination happened. The judge determined this worker missed that deadline, which automatically prevented him from pursuing his discrimination claim in court. **What This Means for Workers:** This case highlights a crucial deadline that all workers need to know about. If you believe you've experienced workplace discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics, you must file a complaint with the EEOC within 300 days (or 180 days in some states). Missing this deadline can completely block your ability to sue your employer, even if you have a strong discrimination case. The clock typically starts ticking from when the discriminatory act occurred, so workers should act quickly if they believe they've been discriminated against. Consulting with an employment attorney early can help ensure important deadlines aren't missed.