Vermont: discrimination deadlines
How long you have to file a workplace discrimination charge with the federal EEOC and with your state's civil rights agency.
Under review| Deadline to file with the EEOC | 300 days |
|---|---|
| State agency | Attorney General's Civil Rights Unit |
| Deadline to file with the state agency | See agency |
| State law | 9 V.S.A. § 4553 |
Vermont's process differs; contact the Civil Rights Unit for your deadline.
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How we checked this
The EEOC rule is from eeoc.gov: 180 days, extended to 300 where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. State agency deadlines were compared across two sources and confirmed on agency websites where they differed (Hawaii, Illinois, Tennessee). Federal employees follow a different 45-day process. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.
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