Discrimination Claims
Minn. Stat. 363A.28 — one year to file a charge or a lawsuit under the Human Rights Act
One year. A claim of an unfair discriminatory practice under the Minnesota Human Rights Act is brought within one year after it occurred: as a civil action in district court, a charge with a local commission, or a charge with the commissioner. The year is suspended while both sides are voluntarily in a dispute resolution process.
A charge with the commissioner is in writing on the commissioner's form, names who is alleged to have discriminated and summarizes what happened. The commissioner serves a copy on the respondent within ten days.
After the commissioner dismisses a charge or finds no probable cause, the person may still bring a civil action within 90 days of receiving the notice.
Sources for this section (2)
- Minn. Stat. 363A.28 — Human rights: grievances
- Minn. Stat. 363A.33 — Human rights: court actions
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Minnesota attorney.