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DE SB27
Bill
Status
4/26/2023
Primary Sponsor
Laura Sturgeon
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AI Summary
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Extends the statute of limitations for filing claims to recover unpaid wages, salary, overtime, damages, penalties, or other benefits from work or personal services from 1 year to 2 years
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Aligns Delaware's statute of limitations with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. §§ 201, et seq.)
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Applies only to claims where the cause of action accrues on or after the effective date of the Act; claims that accrued before the effective date remain subject to the 1-year limitation
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Addresses concerns that terminated employees focused on finding new employment may miss the previous 1-year deadline before being able to pursue legal action for owed wages
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Limitation Of Actions For Work, Labor, Or Personal Services.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
4/26/2023