Do I have to file anything with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and if so, how long do I have to do so?

Depending on the type of claim and basis for the claim, often it does require an administrative charge and supporting affidavit be filed with the EEOC.  The charge should also be dual filed with the Florida state agency, the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR).  Although the time limitations vary depending on the claim, in Florida, if the claim involves a law within the jurisdiction of the EEOC/FCHR, a charge must be filed within 300 days of the discriminatory conduct.