State Employment Discrimination Statute Of Limitations in West Virginia

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Published July 14, 2026 • By DocketMath Team

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West Virginia statute-of-limitations: statute of limitations years is 2; government notice period days is 30.

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Citation: W. Va. Code § 55-2-12

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  • Statute Of Limitations Years: 2
  • Government Notice Period Days: 30
  • Limitation Period: 5 years from the final maturity date of the secured obligation when ascertainable from the lien instrument; 35 years from the date of the lien instrument when the final maturity date is not ascertainable; for installment obligations, 5 years from the maturity of the final installment; pre-July-1-1998 liens governed by 20-year (after stated maturity) or 35-year (no stated maturity) transitional rule under subsection (f).
  • Limitation Period: 2 years

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State Employment Discrimination Statute Of Limitations in West Virginia

The statute of limitations for employment discrimination claims in West Virginia is governed by W. Va. Code § 55-2-12. This provision establishes a two-year period within which a claimant must file a civil action after the alleged discriminatory act occurred. The official text of the statute, available at the West Virginia Legislature’s website, sets out the applicable limitations and any exceptions that may apply. The two-year figure is a verified statutory limit. A worked example below demonstrates how this timeframe operates in a typical calculation. To estimate whether a specific claim falls within this period, the DocketMath calculator can apply the relevant dates and statutory language from the official source.

Governing authority

In West Virginia, the statute of limitations rule is set by W. Va. Code § 55-2-12. The verified packet cites W. Va. Code § 55-2-12 (https://code.wvlegislature.gov/55-2-12/).

Deadline example

For a West Virginia state employment discrimination limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 2 years. The authority packet cites W. Va. Code § 55-2-12 (https://code.wvlegislature.gov/55-2-12/).

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 state employment discrimination 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.