Final answer:
Carlos's time frame to file a civil action under the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act depends on the ongoing occurrence of discriminatory paychecks; each one potentially resets the statute of limitations.
Step-by-step explanation:
The time Carlos has to file a civil action against Talented Staffing can be significantly impacted by the provisions of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. The Act was passed in direct response to the Supreme Court's decision on the Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co case, where Lilly Ledbetter learned of her pay disparity too late to file under the then-standing statute of limitations. Under the Act, discriminatory practices regarding pay are considered ongoing with each discriminatory paycheck issued, which effectively resets the clock for filing a lawsuit every time a discriminatory paycheck is received. However, without information on when Carlos learned of the alleged discriminatory practice, or what type of civil action he's considering, it is impossible to provide a specific time frame for Carlos to file his case.