Unpaid wages & overtime (FLSA, US): deadlines & limitation periods
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The FLSA sets minimum wage and overtime pay; you can recover unpaid amounts.
The FLSA sets minimum wage and overtime pay; you can recover unpaid amounts.
The key deadlines you must not miss and when the clock starts.
Generally 2 years (3 if willful) (29 U.S.C. § 255).
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
- 29 U.S.C. § 206
- 29 U.S.C. § 207
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