For all laws, there are limits place on the amount of time that can be left between the occurrence of the allegations and the filing of the suit. This helps to maintain citizens' rights to a speedy trial and to keep a freshness about the case and its evidence. This time period varies for all laws, and is call the statute of limitations. The wrongful termination statute of limitations varies depending on an individual's situation. Under federal law, an employee has 180 days to file suit against an employer according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If the wrongful termination allegations also break state law, the period is extended to 300 days.