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Oregon final paycheck law

The short answer

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)) 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)) An employee who quits with less than 48 hours’ notice must be paid within five business days or on the next regular payday, whichever comes first. (Oregon BOLI, Paychecks (ORS 652.140))

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Final paycheck

If you fire someone, when is the last paycheck due?Next business dayVerified Sep 24, 2026 · 2 official pages from the same agency

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))

“If you are let go or fired, your final paycheck is due by the end of the next business day.”

Oregon BOLI, Paychecks (ORS 652.140) · oregon.gov

“If you are fired or laid off, you must get your last paycheck by the end of the next business day, with limited exceptions.”

Oregon BOLI, Breaks & Meals / Overtime & Paychecks printable notice · oregon.gov

oregon.gov · oregon.gov

If an employee quits, when is the last paycheck due?Depends on the caseVerified Sep 24, 2026 · 2 official pages from the same agency

  • 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))

    “If you quit with at least 48 hours notice, your final check is due on your last day of employment, unless that day is a weekend or a holiday. In that case, your check is due on the next business day.”

    Oregon BOLI, Paychecks (ORS 652.140) · oregon.gov

    “If you quit with at least 48 hours’ notice, you must get your last paycheck on your last day of employment.”

    Oregon BOLI, Breaks & Meals / Overtime & Paychecks printable notice · oregon.gov

    oregon.gov · oregon.gov · verified Sep 24, 2026 · 2 official pages from the same agency

  • Without notice: An employee who quits with less than 48 hours’ notice must be paid within five business days or on the next regular payday, whichever comes first. (Oregon BOLI, Paychecks (ORS 652.140))

    “If you quit with less than 48 hours’ notice (not including weekends and holidays) your paycheck and any wages owed are due within five business days or on the next regular payday, whichever comes first.”

    Oregon BOLI, Paychecks (ORS 652.140) · oregon.gov

    “If you do not give 48 hours’ notice, you must get your last paycheck within 5 business days or the next payday, whichever is first.”

    Oregon BOLI, Breaks & Meals / Overtime & Paychecks printable notice · oregon.gov

    oregon.gov · oregon.gov · verified Sep 24, 2026 · 2 official pages from the same agency

What it means for an employer

  1. Set the final pay date when you schedule the termination meeting or accept the resignation, using the deadline above.
  2. Include every wage earned up to the last day, and check the PTO payout rule for your state.
  3. Keep a record of the date and the amount paid.

The federal default

“Employers are not required by federal law to give former employees their final paycheck immediately.”

U.S. Department of Labor: Last paycheck · dol.gov

State rules can add to the federal default. The Oregon rules above are the ones we verified; for anything not covered, ask the state labor office.

Final paycheck: Oregon and its neighbors

StateFinal pay after firingAfter quitting
OregonNext business dayDepends on the case
WashingtonNext regular paydayNext regular payday
IdahoNot verifiedNot verified
NevadaNot verifiedNot verified
CaliforniaImmediatelyDepends on the case

Only verified rules are shown. "Not verified" means we have not checked that state's rule yet; open its rulebook for the official source.

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Questions about Oregon final paycheck law

If you fire someone, when is the last paycheck due in Oregon?

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))

If an employee quits, when is the last paycheck due in Oregon?

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: An employee who quits with less than 48 hours’ notice must be paid within five business days or on the next regular payday, whichever comes first. (Oregon BOLI, Paychecks (ORS 652.140))

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