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New York — Statute of Limitations

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Statute of limitations for wage and hour overtime state

N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214

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Wage And Hour Overtime State Statute Of Limitations in New York

Under New York wage and hour law, the statute of limitations for overtime claims is governed by N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214. This section establishes a three-year period within which an action to recover unpaid overtime wages must be commenced. The limitations period generally begins to run from the date the wages were due and payable, though the official source at the New York Senate website provides the exact statutory language and any applicable exceptions. The worked example below illustrates how this three-year period is applied in a typical overtime calculation. To estimate a specific result for a particular set of facts, the DocketMath calculator can compute the applicable limitations window.

Governing authority

In New York, the statute of limitations rule is set by N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214. The verified packet cites N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214 (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/214).

Deadline example

For a New York wage and hour overtime state limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 3 years. The authority packet cites N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214 (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/214).

Example inputs:

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

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 3 years.
• The example deadline is 2027-04-25.

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 wage and hour overtime state 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.