01 Dec Statute of Limitations for Monetary Claims Arising from Employment Relationships

All monetary claims arising from employment relationships that occurred between August 23 2008 to January 7 2020, will be subject to the statute of limitations as of January 7 2024.

The statute of limitations is a legal concept that defines the time frame within which a creditor can enforce their claim. When a claim reaches the statute of limitations, it means that the debtor is no longer legally obligated to fulfill their outstanding obligation, as the legally prescribed time limit has expired.

According to Article 211 of the Labor Law, which came into effect on January 7 2020, it is stipulated that these claims will be subject to the statute of limitations four years from the date this law takes effect.

In practice, this implies that all requests for payment of outstanding claims from employment relationships can be timely submitted to the relevant authorities (Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution or Agency for Peaceful Resolution of Labor Disputes) until January 7 2024. This action interrupts the statute of limitations and opens the path to claim recovery.

Regarding monetary claims arising from employment relationships after January 7,2020, the Labor Law prescribes a statute of limitations of four years from the date of the employer’s obligation to pay the claim.

It is important to emphasize that claims related to the obligation to contribute to pension and disability insurance are not subject to the statute of limitations.

Therefore, we advise timely consideration of existing claims and taking necessary steps in enforcing rights.