EEOC right to Sue letter issued

Unfortunately, courts have interpreted federal discrimination laws as not allowing for extensions of time beyond the 90 days, barring extreme circumstances (and sometimes not even then). Neither the EEOC, your employer nor the court is free to give you the extension of time you need. If you go even one day beyond the 90 days, it can be fatal to your case.

At this point, to protect your rights, you probably should file the initial complaint yourself. While navigating through the entire court process can be complicated, this part is not that difficult to do. Proceeding on your own is called proceeding “Pro Se.” Most federal courts have a special office called the “Pro Se Office” and a special clerk called a “Pro Se Clerk,” who can assist you. Also, in Manhattan, the United States District Court for the Southern District offers a free clinic for pro se litigants. Check the website of your local federal court for similar programs.

Once you have timely filed your complaint and preserved your rights, you can ask the judge for more time before proceeding to allow you to find a lawyer. The judge is likely to grant your request.

Good luck in going forward.

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