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Missouri — Statute of Limitations

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5 years

Statute of limitations for wrongful termination common law

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120

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Wrongful Termination Common Law Statute Of Limitations in Missouri

Under Missouri’s wrongful termination common law statute of limitations, the governing authority is Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120, which establishes a five-year period for bringing such a claim. This statute applies to actions based on implied contract or public policy exceptions to at-will employment. The clock begins on the date the alleged wrongful termination occurs, not when the employee later discovers the harm. The official source, available at https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=516.120, sets out the full rule and any exceptions. The worked example below demonstrates how this five-year limit applies to a specific factual scenario. To estimate the remaining time for your own circumstances, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Missouri, the statute of limitations rule is set by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120. The verified packet cites Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120 (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=516.120).

Deadline example

For a Missouri wrongful termination common law limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 5 years. The authority packet cites Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120 (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=516.120).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 5 years.
• The example deadline is 2029-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the wrongful termination common law statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.