Statute of limitations legislation set the highest possible period of time some body may have to be able to initiate legal proceedings from the date of a claimed breach of law.
These kinds of regulations are enacted by state bodies as well as the federal government.
The Wisconsin statutes (laws) of limitations are Wisconsin Statutes § 893.01 et seq.
Unlawful termination incidents usually have 3 categories of claims. Each has separate statute of limitations. Being aware of all time restrictions is critical, given that legal action is likely to be dismissed if started afterwards.
Statute of limitations by type of claim
Contractual claims
In the state of Wisconsin, the statute of limitations on contractual complaints is determined by the state. The cutoff dates for oral contracts & written contracts may be different.
- Oral contracts: 6 years
- Written contracts: 6 years
Tort claims
Wisconsin local regulation establishes the statute of limitations on filing tort (personal injury) claims, such as defamation or deliberate infliction of emotional distress.
- Tort claims: 3 years
Discrimination claims
Federal law sets the statute of limitations on employment discrimination claims, for example gender discrimination, pregnancy, workplace retaliation, race, color, national origin, religion discrimination or sexual orientation discrimination.
- 180 days to file with EEOC
- 300 days if Wisconsin law prohibits the discrimination as well
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