Final paycheck laws by state

Pending verification. Official source (adol.alabama.gov).

Pending verification. Official source (adol.alabama.gov).

Within 3 working days. If the employer ends the employment, for any reason, final wages are due within three working days after the termination. (Alaska Stat. § 23.05.140(b))

Next regular pay day. If the employee quits, final wages are due at the next regular payday that is at least three days after the employer received notice of the employee's termination of services. (Alaska Stat. § 23.05.140(b))

7 working days or the end of the next pay period, whichever is sooner. A discharged employee must be paid wages due within seven working days or by the end of the next regular pay period, whichever is sooner. (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 23-353(A))

Regular payday for the pay period during which the termination occurred. An employee who quits must be paid all wages due no later than the regular payday for the pay period in which the termination occurred; by mail if the employee asks. (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 23-353(B))

Next regular payday. An employer that discharges an employee must pay all wages due by the next regular payday; an employer that fails to pay within seven days of the next regular payday owes the employee double the wages due. (Ark. Code Ann. § 11-4-405 (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing, FAQs))

Pending verification. Official source (arkleg.state.ar.us).

Immediately. When an employer discharges an employee, all earned and unpaid wages are due immediately at the time of discharge. (California Labor Code § 201(a))

• With 72 hours notice: At the time of quitting (California Labor Code § 202(a))
• Without 72 hours notice: Within 72 hours (California Labor Code § 202(a))

Pending verification. Official source (cdle.colorado.gov).

Pending verification. Official source (cdle.colorado.gov).

Next business day. When an employer discharges an employee, wages must be paid in full no later than the next business day after the discharge. (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-71c(b) (CT DOL wage payment laws compilation))

Next regular pay day. When an employee quits (or is laid off), wages must be paid in full no later than the next regular payday, through regular payment channels or by mail. (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-71c(a) (CT DOL wage payment laws compilation))

Later of the next regular pay date or three business days after the last day worked. Whether the employee quits, resigns, is discharged, suspended or laid off, wages are due on the later of the next regular payday for the period through the last day worked, or three business days after the last day worked. Payment goes through the usual pay channels, or by mail if the employee asks. (19 Del. C. § 1103(a)(1))

Later of the next regular pay date or three business days after the last day worked. Whether the employee quits, resigns, is discharged, suspended or laid off, wages are due on the later of the next regular payday for the period through the last day worked, or three business days after the last day worked. Payment goes through the usual pay channels, or by mail if the employee asks. (19 Del. C. § 1103(a)(1))

Working day following discharge. A discharged employee must be paid wages earned no later than the working day after the discharge. If the employee handled employer money, the employer gets 4 days to check the accounts. (D.C. Code § 32-1303(1))

Next regular payday or within 7 days, whichever is earlier. An employee who quits or resigns must be paid by the next regular payday or within 7 days of quitting, whichever is earlier. (D.C. Code § 32-1303(2))

Pending verification. Official source (state labor office, dol.gov).

Pending verification. Official source (state labor office, dol.gov).

Pending verification. Official source (dol.georgia.gov).

Pending verification. Official source (dol.georgia.gov).

At the time of discharge or no later than the next working day. A discharged employee must be paid all earned wages in full at the time of discharge, or no later than the next working day. (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 388-3(a) (as stated by the Wage Standards Division))

With notice: At the time of quitting. If the employee gives at least one pay period's notice of intention to quit, all wages earned must be paid at the time of quitting (the last day of employment). (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 388-3(b) (as stated by the Wage Standards Division))

One more case (Without notice) is pending verification. Official source (labor.hawaii.gov).

Next payday or 10 days (not counting weekends and holidays), whichever is sooner. On layoff or termination by either the employer or the employee, all wages due must be paid by the earlier of the next regularly scheduled payday or within 10 days, weekends and holidays excluded. (Idaho Code 45-606(1) (via Internet Archive snapshot of 2026-08-31))

Next payday or 10 days (not counting weekends and holidays), whichever is sooner. On layoff or termination by either the employer or the employee, all wages due must be paid by the earlier of the next regularly scheduled payday or within 10 days, weekends and holidays excluded. (Idaho Code 45-606(1) (via Internet Archive snapshot of 2026-08-31))

Next regularly scheduled payday. A separated employee must be paid final compensation in full at separation if possible, and no later than the next regularly scheduled payday. (Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, 820 ILCS 115/5 (Illinois Department of Labor...)

Next regularly scheduled payday. An employee who quits must be paid final compensation in full at separation if possible, and no later than the next regularly scheduled payday. (Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, 820 ILCS 115/5 (Illinois Department of Labor...)

Next regularly scheduled payday. Final wages must be paid on or before the next regularly scheduled payday on which the employee would normally have been paid had the employee remained employed. (Indiana Department of Labor FAQ (IN.gov))

Next regularly scheduled payday. Final wages must be paid on or before the next regularly scheduled payday on which the employee would normally have been paid had the employee remained employed. (Indiana Department of Labor FAQ (IN.gov))

Next regular payday. When employment ends for any reason, all wages earned must be paid no later than the next regular payday. (Iowa Code § 91A.4)

Next regular payday. When employment ends for any reason, all wages earned must be paid no later than the next regular payday. (Iowa Code § 91A.4)

Next regular payday. When an employer discharges an employee, earned wages must be paid no later than the next regular payday on which the employee would have been paid if still employed, through regular pay channels or by mail if the employee requests it. (K.S.A. 44-315(a))

Next regular payday. When an employee quits or resigns, earned wages must be paid no later than the next regular payday on which the employee would have been paid if still employed, through regular pay channels or by mail if the employee requests it. (K.S.A. 44-315(a))

Next normal pay period or 14 days, whichever last occurs. A discharged employee must be paid in full all wages earned no later than the next normal pay period after the dismissal or 14 days after it, whichever is later. (KRS 337.055)

Next normal pay period or 14 days, whichever last occurs. An employee who quits must be paid in full all wages earned no later than the next normal pay period after leaving or 14 days after it, whichever is later. (KRS 337.055)

Pending verification. Official source (legis.la.gov).

Pending verification. Official source (legis.la.gov).

Next established payday. A discharged employee must be paid in full no later than the employee's next established (regularly scheduled) payday. (26 M.R.S. § 626)

Next established payday. An employee who quits must be paid in full no later than the employee's next established (regularly scheduled) payday. (26 M.R.S. § 626)

Regular payday that would have applied. When employment ends, the employer must pay all wages due for work performed before termination on or before the day the employee would have been paid had the employment not ended. (Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-505(a))

Regular payday that would have applied. When employment ends, the employer must pay all wages due for work performed before termination on or before the day the employee would have been paid had the employment not ended. (Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 3-505(a))

Day of discharge. An employee who is discharged must be paid in full on the day of discharge. (M.G.L. c. 149, § 148 (via Internet Archive snapshot of 2026-09-11))

Next regular payday. An employee who leaves voluntarily must be paid in full on the next regular payday. (M.G.L. c. 149, § 148 (via Internet Archive snapshot of 2026-09-11))

Regularly scheduled payday for the period in which the termination occurs. An employee who is discharged must be paid all wages due on the regularly scheduled payday for the period in which the termination occurs (hand harvesters of crops follow a separate rule). (Mich. Admin. Code R 408.9007(1))

Regularly scheduled payday for the period in which the termination occurs. An employee who quits must be paid all wages due on the regularly scheduled payday for the period in which the termination occurs (hand harvesters of crops follow a separate rule). (Mich. Admin. Code R 408.9007(1))

Within 24 hours of a demand. When an employer discharges an employee, earned and unpaid wages are immediately due upon the employee's demand; if they are not paid within 24 hours after demand, the employer is in default and penalties can accrue. (Minn. Stat. § 181.13(a))

First regular payday; if it is less than 5 calendar days away, the second payday, but no later than 20 calendar days. When an employee quits, wages are due by the first regularly scheduled payday after the final day of employment; if that payday is less than five calendar days away, payment may be delayed to the second regularly scheduled payday, but no later than 20 calendar days after the final day. (Minn. Stat. § 181.14(a))

Pending verification. Official source (mdes.ms.gov).

Pending verification. Official source (mdes.ms.gov).

On the day of the discharge. When an employer discharges an employee (with or without cause), unpaid wages are due on the day of discharge. (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 290.110)

Pending verification. Official source (revisor.mo.gov).

Immediately. When an employee is discharged for cause or laid off, all unpaid wages are due immediately, unless the employer has a written policy extending payment to the next regular payday or 15 days after separation, whichever comes first. (Mont. Code Ann. § 39-3-205(2))

Next regular payday or 15 days, whichever occurs first. When an employee quits, unpaid wages are due on the next regular payday for the pay period of separation or within 15 days, whichever comes first. (Mont. Code Ann. § 39-3-205(1))

Pending verification. Official source (nebraskalegislature.gov).

Pending verification. Official source (nebraskalegislature.gov).

Immediately. When a Nevada employer discharges an employee, earned and unpaid wages become due and payable immediately. (NRS 608.020(1) (via Internet Archive snapshot of 2026-09-18))

Next payday or 7 days, whichever is sooner. An employee who resigns or quits must be paid no later than the regular payday or seven days after quitting, whichever is earlier. (NRS 608.030(2) (paid no later than the regular payday or seven days after quitting,...)

Pending verification. Official source (dol.nh.gov).

Pending verification. Official source (dol.nh.gov).

Regular payday for the pay period in which employment ended. Whether the employee is fired or quits, the employer must pay all wages due no later than the regular payday for the pay period in which the employment ended. (N.J.S.A. 34:11-4.3)

Regular payday for the pay period in which employment ended. Whether the employee is fired or quits, the employer must pay all wages due no later than the regular payday for the pay period in which the employment ended. (N.J.S.A. 34:11-4.3)

Pending verification. Official source (govinfo.gov).

Pending verification. Official source (govinfo.gov).

Next regular payday. When employment ends by termination, the final wages are due no later than the regular payday on which they would have been paid; on request the employer must mail them. (New York State Department of Labor, Wages and Hours Frequently Asked Questions)

Next regular payday. When an employee resigns, the final wages are due no later than the regular payday on which they would have been paid; on request the employer must mail them. (New York State Department of Labor, Wages and Hours Frequently Asked Questions)

Next regular payday. Whether the employee is fired or quits, all wages due must be paid on or before the next regular payday, through the regular pay channels or by mail if the employee requests it. (NC Department of Labor, Payment of Final Wages to Separated Employees (G.S. 95-25.7))

Next regular payday. Whether the employee is fired or quits, all wages due must be paid on or before the next regular payday, through the regular pay channels or by mail if the employee requests it. (NC Department of Labor, Payment of Final Wages to Separated Employees (G.S. 95-25.7))

Next regular payday. When an employee is discharged, unpaid wages are due on the next regular payday established in advance by the employer. Unless the parties agreed otherwise, the employer must send them by certified mail to an address the employee designates. (N.D. Cent. Code § 34-14-03)

Next regular payday. When an employee quits, unpaid wages are due on the next regular payday established in advance by the employer for the periods worked. (N.D. Cent. Code § 34-14-03)

Pending verification. Official source (codes.ohio.gov).

Pending verification. Official source (codes.ohio.gov).

Next regular payday. Whether the employee is fired or quits, wages must be paid in full (less offsets and amounts in bona fide dispute) by the next regular designated payday for the pay period in which the work was performed. (40 O.S. § 165.3(A), as published by the Oklahoma Department of Labor (Wage Law...)

Next regular payday. Whether the employee is fired or quits, wages must be paid in full (less offsets and amounts in bona fide dispute) by the next regular designated payday for the pay period in which the work was performed. (40 O.S. § 165.3(A), as published by the Oklahoma Department of Labor (Wage Law...)

End of next business day. A fired or laid-off employee must receive the final paycheck by the end of the next business day. (Oregon BOLI, Paychecks (ORS 652.140))

• With notice: An employee who quits with at least 48 hours’ notice (excluding weekends and holidays) must be paid on the last day of employment; if that day is a weekend or holiday, by the next business day. (Oregon BOLI, Paychecks (ORS 652.140))
• Without notice: Within 5 business days or on the next regular payday, whichever comes first (Oregon BOLI, Paychecks (ORS 652.140))

Next regular payday. When an employer separates an employee from the payroll, earned wages are due no later than the next regular payday. (Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law, Act of July 14, 1961, P.L. 637, No. 329,...)

Next regular payday. When an employee quits or resigns, earned wages are due no later than the next regular payday. (Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law, Act of July 14, 1961, P.L. 637, No. 329,...)

Pending verification. Official source (webserver.rilegislature.gov).

Pending verification. Official source (webserver.rilegislature.gov).

Within 48 hours. When an employee leaves the payroll for any reason, all wages due must be paid within 48 hours of separation or by the next regular payday, which may not be more than 30 days later. (S.C. Code Ann. § 41-10-50)

Within 48 hours. When an employee leaves the payroll for any reason, including quitting, all wages due must be paid within 48 hours of separation or by the next regular payday, which may not be more than 30 days later. (S.C. Code Ann. § 41-10-50)

Next regular payday. When the employer separates an employee, unpaid wages are due by the next regular payday for those hours, or as soon afterwards as the employee returns all employer property in their possession. (S.D. Codified Laws § 60-11-10)

Next regular payday. When an employee without a written fixed-term contract quits, earned wages are due by the next regular payday for those hours, or as soon afterwards as the employee returns all employer property in their possession. (S.D. Codified Laws § 60-11-11)

Pending verification. Official source (tn.gov).

Pending verification. Official source (tn.gov).

Within 6 calendar days. An employee who is discharged must be paid in full not later than the sixth calendar day after discharge. (Texas Labor Code § 61.014(a))

Next regularly scheduled payday. An employee who leaves employment other than by discharge (quits, resigns, retires) must be paid in full not later than the next regularly scheduled payday. (Texas Labor Code § 61.014(b))

Within 24 hours. When the employer separates an employee, unpaid wages are due immediately and must be paid within 24 hours of separation. (Utah Code § 34-28-5(1))

Next regular payday. An employee without a written fixed-term contract who resigns must be paid earned wages by the next regular payday. (Utah Code § 34-28-5(2))

Within 72 hours. A discharged employee must be paid within 72 hours of discharge. (21 V.S.A. § 342(b)(2))

Last regular payday, or the following Friday if there is no regular payday. An employee who voluntarily leaves must be paid on the last regular payday, or, if there is no regular payday, on the following Friday. (21 V.S.A. § 342(b)(1))

Pending verification. Official source (law.lis.virginia.gov).

Pending verification. Official source (law.lis.virginia.gov).

End of the established pay period (next regular payday). Whether the employee is fired or quits, wages due must be paid at the end of the established pay period, on or before the next regularly scheduled payday. The employer cannot hold the final paycheck until keys, uniforms or tools are returned. (RCW 49.48.010(2))

End of the established pay period (next regular payday). Whether the employee is fired or quits, wages due must be paid at the end of the established pay period, on or before the next regularly scheduled payday. The employer cannot hold the final paycheck until keys, uniforms or tools are returned. (RCW 49.48.010(2))

Next regular payday. Whether the employee is fired or quits, wages due must be paid on or before the next regular payday on which they would otherwise be due. (W. Va. Code § 21-5-4(b))

Next regular payday. Whether the employee is fired or quits, wages due must be paid on or before the next regular payday on which they would otherwise be due. (W. Va. Code § 21-5-4(b))

Pending verification. Official source (dwd.wisconsin.gov).

Pending verification. Official source (dwd.wisconsin.gov).

Next regular payday. Whether the employee quits or is discharged, wages due must be paid no later than the employer's next regularly scheduled payday (or a time set by a collective bargaining agreement). (Wyo. Stat. § 27-4-104(a))

Next regular payday. Whether the employee quits or is discharged, wages due must be paid no later than the employer's next regularly scheduled payday (or a time set by a collective bargaining agreement). (Wyo. Stat. § 27-4-104(a))