Yes. The New Jersey Wage Theft Act sets the statute of limitations for unpaid wage theft claims at six years. This was increased from two years and gives employees a long time in which to recover their unpaid wages. It is therefore important to speak to a knowledgeable and experienced employment lawyer for NJ wage theft act to determine if you have a valid claim and how you can pursue the claim. Your attorney will ensure that you get started on recovering wages before the deadline.