On January 6, 2015, the D.C.
Circuit held that the six-year statute of limitations for suits against
the United States does not apply to Title VII actions by federal
employees. In February 1995 two federal employees filed an
administrative complaint alleging
“Racial Discrimination against African Americans in the Department of
Commerce.” After complying with EEOC guidelines for over ten years, the
complaint was dismissed on July 16, 2010. On appeal, relying on Supreme
Court precedent, the D.C. Circuit explained
that following the six-year statute of limitations would undermine
Congress’s goal of encouraging employees to resolve their employment
discrimination disputes administratively. The case was remanded for
further proceedings.
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