I fired 3 people due to embezzlement! what is the statute of limitations before filing charges.

The statute of limitations is not a bar against the plaintiff filing charges.  It is a defense to charges being brought.  Therefore, whether you mean criminal charges or civil suit, there is no time restriction before filing.  There is, however, a time restriction for how long you are able to bring suit. You should contact a local attorney to discuss your issues, and determine when or if the statute of limitation has tolled. This is not intended to be legal advice, and is general in its nature. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information. Furthermore, this does not represent the views or opinions of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.