Unpaid wages: deadlines & limitation periods
3 min read · labor
Late wages accrue interest, and you may suspend work if the delay exceeds 15 days.
Late wages accrue interest, and you may suspend work if the delay exceeds 15 days.
The key deadlines you must not miss and when the clock starts.
1 year from the due payment date (ТК РФ ст. 392).
Don't wait until the last day: preparing documents takes time, and a missed deadline is often irreversible.
Applicable norms with links to the primary source are below. This is information, not legal advice: for serious matters, consult a lawyer.
Norms & sources
- ТК РФ ст. 136
- ТК РФ ст. 236
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