18-43-105. Time to commence actions -- Settlement.(a) Proceedings under 18-43-101, 18-43-104 -- 18-43-110, and 118-43-112 -- 18-43-117 shall be commenced within eight (8) months after the work is done.
(b) However, the employer may bring the laborer to settlement before a proper officer any time after the labor is performed by giving the laborer or his or her agent ten (10) days' notice.