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Statute of Limitations (Employment Claims)
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Every California employment claim is governed by a filing deadline - called a statute of limitations - that begins running on the date of the employer's unlawful conduct. Key California deadlines include: three years to file a FEHA claim with the CRD; one year to file a PAGA civil lawsuit; three years for most wage and hour claims; and one year to file a civil lawsuit after receiving a CRD right-to-sue notice. Missing applicable deadlines typically bars the claim entirely and without exception.


Frequently Asked Questions

You generally have three years to file a FEHA complaint with the CRD, and then one year from your right-to-sue notice to file a lawsuit in court.

Most wage and hour claims must be filed within three years of the violation, though certain related claims may have shorter or longer deadlines depending on the specific statute involved.

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Practice Area

Wrongful Termination

See Also

PAGA Claims  ·  California Labor Code Claims  ·  DLSE Wage Claim

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