A charge of discrimination must be filed within 300 days after the alleged discriminatory action, or one year for a Fair Housing case. A charge of discrimination must be filed within 300 days after the alleged discriminatory action, or one year for a Housing case.We receive many requests for help, so please bear with us as we try to get to your request. Illinois now has one of the longest statute of limitations for state employment discrimination claims. Most states have 180- or 300-day limitations periods. The Civil Rights Division may be able to help. The Broward County Human Rights Act gives Human Rights Section jurisdiction over three areas of unlawful discrimination. You can file a claim or "charge" of discrimination with the EEOC if you believe you were treated unfairly at work. Starting on January 1, 2025, you will have 2 years to file a charge with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR). What Can I Do If I Think I Have Been Discriminated Against?