Employers are not required by federal law to give former employees their final paycheck immediately. Some states, however, may require immediate payment. At the latest, you should be paid by the regular pay date for the last pay period that you worked.
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When an employee leaves his or her position for any reason, the issue of the final paycheck must be addressed. Vacation pay, sick leave and other benefits must be determined, as well as a final tally of hours worked for hourly employees. Most employers prefer to give themselves a bit of time to work through these issues and ensure that the final paycheck is accurate and complete. This is understandable, and many employees do not question the procedure so long as the final paycheck arrives in what they believe to be a timely manner. However, most states have laws that specify how long employers have to generate that final paycheck. Read more
