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Each US state sets a legal deadline for your employer to pay your final check. Miss it and they may owe you penalty pay. Find your exact deadline.
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Final Paycheck Rules — All 50 States
| State | If Fired/Laid Off | If Resigned | Penalty for Late Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | Immediately | 72 hours (3 days) | Up to 30 days continued wages as penalty |
| New York | Next regular payday | Next regular payday | Double damages + attorney fees |
| Texas | 6th day after separation | Next regular payday | $1,000 fine + damages |
| Florida | Next regular payday | Next regular payday | No specific penalty statute |
| Washington | End of next pay period | End of next pay period | Double wages for each day delayed |
| Illinois | Next scheduled payday | Next scheduled payday | 2% per month penalty + attorney fees |
| Massachusetts | Day of termination | Next regular payday | Triple damages + attorney fees |
| New Jersey | Next regular payday | Next regular payday | Double wages + $1,000 fine |
| Colorado | Immediately (or next business day) | Next payday | 125% of unpaid wages |
| Arizona | Within 7 days or next payday | Next regular payday | Treble damages |
| Georgia | Next regular payday | Next regular payday | No specific penalty |
| Ohio | First day of month for prior month / 15th for first half | First day of month / 15th | No specific penalty |
| Pennsylvania | Next regular payday | Next regular payday | 25% penalty or $500 (whichever greater) |
| Michigan | Next regular payday | Next regular payday | $1,000 fine per violation |
Always verify current rules with your state labor board. Laws change and vary by pay type (hourly vs salary, PTO payout, etc.)