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180 day federal windowMS5th CircuitNo qualifying FEPA

Mississippi EEOC filing deadline

Mississippi is a 180-day federal jurisdiction for general Title VII bases. The default 42 U.S.C. §2000e-5(e)(1) rule applies, with dual-filing mechanics under 29 CFR §1601.13.

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Filing window
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Filing-window timeline. Federal 180-day window.

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State FEPA

No designated FEPA under 29 CFR §1601.74 for general Title VII bases. The default 180-day federal window applies. Some claimants may have state-court remedies under state common-law and tort doctrines.

State filing window

State filing window not separately recorded. The federal deadline applies; verify any state-specific procedural deadline with your state's labor or civil rights agency before relying on this estimate.

Worksharing posture

No worksharing agreement for general Title VII bases. File directly with the EEOC.

Federal circuit

Mississippi is in the 5th Circuit. Federal appellate treatment of Morgan (2002) continuing-violation doctrine and constructive-discharge doctrine varies by circuit and is reviewed quarterly.

State-specific notes

  • Mississippi has NO state agency designated under 29 CFR §1601.74 and NO comprehensive private-sector state employment-discrimination statute. Federal Title VII / ADA / ADEA / GINA charges in Mississippi must be filed within 180 days. Mississippi state employees may have limited protection under Miss. Code §25-9-149 (state-employee anti-discrimination) — verify cite.

FAQ

What is the EEOC charge filing deadline in Mississippi?

180 days from the most recent discriminatory act under 42 U.S.C. §2000e-5(e)(1). Mississippi does not have a qualifying state Fair Employment Practices Agency for general Title VII bases, so the default 180-day federal window applies.

Does Mississippi have a state-level discrimination agency?

No designated Fair Employment Practices Agency operates in Mississippi for general Title VII bases under 29 CFR §1601.74.

Which federal circuit does Mississippi sit in?

Mississippi is in the 5th Circuit. Federal appeals from district courts in Mississippi go to that Circuit. Continuing-violation doctrine treatment under Morgan (2002) varies by circuit; consult an employment-law attorney before relying on circuit-specific applications.

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Last verified 2026-05-07. Primary sources: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/29/1601.74