One-Year Limitation Period for FEHA Complaint Fatal to Worker's Claim

A California appeals court affirmed summary judgment dismissing a retaliation and age discrimination complaint after finding that the worker's allegations were based on activity outside the limitation period. Because Steven Hernandez filed an administrative complaint with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing on Sept. 20, 2019, for alleged violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act, any claim based on conduct before Sept. 20, 2018, was time-barred. Therefore, a trial court was correct when it determined that Hernandez was unable to establish any alleged discriminatory ...