Timeline and Deadlines for HR Reporting

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Internal Company Deadlines

Policy-Based Deadlines: Many companies impose internal deadlines for harassment reporting: - Review employee handbook for specific time limits - Understand that company deadlines don't override legal rights - Document reasons for any delays in reporting - Note if company policies create unreasonable barriers to reporting Investigation Timeline Expectations: Request reasonable investigation timelines: - Simple complaints: 2-4 weeks for completion - Complex complaints: 4-8 weeks depending on number of witnesses and evidence - Extension requests: Should be justified and time-limited - Regular updates: Weekly or bi-weekly progress reports

Relationship to External Filing Deadlines

EEOC Deadline Preservation: Internal reporting doesn't stop external filing deadlines: - EEOC complaints must be filed within 180/300 days of last incident - Internal complaint filing doesn't extend EEOC deadlines - Document internal reporting for dual-filing strategies - Consider filing EEOC complaint if internal process is inadequate Strategic Timing Considerations: - Allow reasonable time for internal resolution before external filing - Don't delay external filing indefinitely waiting for internal resolution - File external complaints if internal process shows bad faith - Use internal process results to strengthen external complaints

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