37 Miss. Code R. § 1-6203-00300-301

Current through August 31, 2024
Section 37-1-6203-00300-301

B. Computation of Time for Filing.

1. The complainant must file a complaint not later than 180 days after:
a. The date of the occurrence of the alleged discrimination; or
b. Where there has been a continuing course of prohibited conduct, the date on which the conduct was discontinued.
2. Time periods in these procedures that are set forth in terms of days constitute calendar days unless otherwise stated.
3. In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by these procedures the day of the act or event from which the designated time period begins to run shall not be counted. The last day of the period shall be included unless it falls on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a legal holiday, as defined by statute, or any other day when MDOT Offices are closed, whether with or without legal authority, in which case the period shall be extended to run until the end of the next business day.
4. The Executive Director of MDOT or the CRD for cause shown may at any time in his/her discretion extend the time for filing or waive the time limit in an equitable manner in the interest of justice. In any event, this action must be approved by the Federal Highway Administration.
5. Timely filing of a complaint constitutes the following:
a. delivery of the written compliant in person by the complainant or representative of the complainant within the applicable filing period; or
b. delivery by mail postmarked before the expiration of the applicable filing period; or
c. delivery by facsimile.

37 Miss. Code. R. § 1-6203-00300-301