Actions to be instituted in circuit court — limitations

290.450.  Actions to be instituted in circuit court — limitations. — Any action based upon or arising under sections 290.400 to 290.450 shall be instituted in the circuit court within six months after the date of the alleged violation, but in no event shall any employer be liable for any pay due under sections 290.400 to 290.450 for more than thirty days prior to receipt by the employer of written notice of claim thereof from the female employee. (L. 1963 p. 416 § 7)