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Pennsylvania — Statute of Limitations

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Statute of limitations for wage and hour overtime state

42 Pa.C.S. § 5524

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Wage And Hour Overtime State Law Statute Of Limitations in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s overtime wage claim deadline is set by 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524, which establishes a two-year statute of limitations for actions under the state’s wage and hour laws. This section governs civil actions to recover wages, including unpaid overtime, and applies to claims brought under the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act. The limitation period begins to run from the date the alleged violation occurred. The official source at the link provides the full statutory text and any applicable exceptions. The worked example below illustrates how the two-year period applies to a typical overtime claim. For a calculation tailored to individual circumstances, the DocketMath calculator can estimate the remaining time under this rule using the specific dates entered.

Governing authority

In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations rule is set by 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524. The verified packet cites 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.024.000..HTM).

Deadline example

For a Pennsylvania wage and hour overtime state law limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 2 years. The authority packet cites 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.024.000..HTM).

Example inputs:

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

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 2 years.
• The example deadline is 2026-04-25.

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 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.