Leaving workLaws
Money claims
Claims for unpaid pay or benefits must be filed within 3 years of when they became due.
Most useful for: Career shifter
- In real life
- A 13th month unpaid in December 2026 must be claimed by December 2029.
- Why it matters to you
- Wait too long and the claim is lost, however fair it is.
An explanation to help you read your pay, not a ruling on your case. Your employer, the agency or DOLE has the final word.