Statute of limitations regulations establish the maximum time a person has got to initiate legal proceedings from the date of a claimed breach of law. All of these laws are brought about by local legislative bodies and additionally the federal government.
Wrongful discharge cases ordinarily have three types of claims. Each one falls under separate statute of limitations. Being conscious of the following time restrictions is crucial, because litigation might be dismissed if started later.
The Colorado statute (law) of limitations on workplace claims is the Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-80-101 et seq.
Statute of limitations by type of claim
Tort claims
Colorado local legislation determines the statute of limitations on filing tort (personal injury) claims, for example termination in violation of public policy, defamation or willful infliction of emotional distress.
- Tort claims: 2 years
Contractual claims
In the state of Colorado, the statute of limitations on contractual cases is determined by the state. The cutoff dates for oral contracts & written contracts can be different.
- Oral contracts: 3 years (2 tortious breach)
- Written contracts: 3 years (2 tortious breach)
Discrimination claims
Federal law sets the statute of limitations on workplace discrimination lawsuits, like disability, gender discrimination, pregnancy or workplace retaliation.
- 180 days to file with EEOC
- 300 days if Colorado law prohibits the discrimination as well
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