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State employment rulebooks

What is here

One page per state and DC with the employer rules we have checked against official sources: 404 verified rules so far, each with the law cited and the date verified. Where a rule is not verified yet, the page says so and links to the official source.

General information, not legal advice. This page is for general information only and isn’t legal, financial or tax advice. Laws vary by state and change; check the official source or talk to a qualified professional about your situation. Every rule on this page links to its official source.

All states

Topics covered

Number of states (of 51, including DC) with at least one verified rule on each topic:

TopicStates verified
Minimum wage36 of 51
Paydays29 of 51
Meal breaks28 of 51
Rest breaks26 of 51
Final paycheck29 of 51
Unused vacation (PTO) at separation25 of 51
Paid sick leave24 of 51
At-will employment43 of 51
Service letter (reason for termination)5 of 51
Separation notice18 of 51

State topic pages

Sources (2)

Checked Sep 24, 2026 · How we verify every rule · Report an error