Are there exceptions to the Oregon wrongful termination statute of limitations?

Yes — Public-policy tort. Consult a Oregon attorney for case-specific tolling questions.

Oregon · Wrongful Termination

Oregon Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Termination

Q: What is the statute of limitations for wrongful termination in Oregon?

2 years. Two years for wrongful-discharge tort claims in Oregon. Source: Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110.

2 years to file a lawsuit

⚠ Public-policy tort

Quick answer

The Oregon statute of limitations for wrongful termination is 2 years from the date of the underlying event — Public-policy tort. Controlling statute: Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110. Talk to a Oregon attorney for case-specific tolling, notice-of-claim, or discovery-rule questions.

What this deadline means

Two years for wrongful-discharge tort claims in Oregon.

Source: Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110 ↗ Reviewed Jun 2026

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About wrongful termination claims

Claims for unlawful firing — discrimination, retaliation, public-policy, or contract-based. Period depends on the underlying legal theory.

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Important: Statutes of limitations have many exceptions — discovery rules, tolling for minors, ongoing-treatment doctrines, notice requirements for government defendants, and contractual modifications. This page is general legal information, not legal advice. Talk to a licensed Oregon attorney before relying on any deadline.