Gloria's employer deducted 20 percent of her pay in the month of January due to personal problems he had with her. Under the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, what period of time does Gloria have to file an employment discrimination claim?

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The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act allows an employee who has been subjected to employment discrimination to file a claim within 180 days of the discriminatory act. In this case, Gloria was subjected to a deduction in pay based on personal problems, which could be considered discriminatory. Therefore, she has 180 days from the deduction in January to file a claim.

Gloria's Employer Deducted 20 Percent of Her Pay in the Month