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How long do I have to sue over wage claim in Illinois?

Answered for: Illinois

actions brought under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act shall be commenced within 10 years next after the cause of action accrued

The statute states 10 years for wage claim. When that clock starts, and whether it can be paused, are separate questions this entry does not answer.

This answer is true in Illinois and nowhere else on this site. Another jurisdiction is another answer, or an honest gap: see what has been read for Illinois.

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