Statute of limitations laws and regulations set the maximal time period somebody has to initiate legal proceedings from the calendar day of a claimed offense. These sort of laws and regulations are brought by state bodies and/or the government.
Wrongful discharge incidents usually have three kinds of claims, each one falling under unique statute of limitations. Being conscious of all time limits is crucial, seeing that a lawsuit might be denied if begun later.
The Nevada statutes (laws) of limitations are Nevada Revised Statutes § 11.010 et seq.
Statute of limitations by type of claim
Tort claims
Nevada local legislation determines the statute of limitations on submitting tort (personal injury) claims, such as deliberate infliction of emotional distress or defamation.
- Tort claims: 2 years
Discrimination claims
Federal government law sets the statute of limitations on work discrimination claims, for example race, color, national origin, religion discrimination, constructive discharge, sexual orientation discrimination, disability or gender discrimination.
- 180 days to file with EEOC
- 300 days if Nevada law prohibits the discrimination as well
Contractual claims
In the state of Nevada, the statute of limitations on contractual cases is defined by the state. The deadlines for oral contracts and written contracts may diverge.
- Oral contracts: 4 years
- Written contracts: 6 years
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