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Final Paycheck Deadlines
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026
How quickly employers must issue a final paycheck after termination or voluntary quit, and penalties for late payment.
50 States3 data columnsLast updated: May 2026
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| State | On Termination | On Voluntary Quit | Late Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Next payday | Next payday | None |
| Alaska | 3 days | Next payday | Wages + damages |
| Arizona | 7 days | Next payday | Treble damages |
| Arkansas | 7 days | Next payday | Double wages |
| California | Immediately | 72 hrs | Up to 30 days wages |
| Colorado | Immediately | Next payday | Up to 10 days wages |
| Connecticut | Next business day | Next payday | Double damages |
| Delaware | Next payday | Next payday | Liquidated damages |
| Florida | Next payday | Next payday | None |
| Georgia | Next payday | Next payday | None |
| Hawaii | Immediately | Next payday | Treble damages |
| Idaho | 10 days | Next payday | Wages + fees |
| Illinois | Next payday | Next payday | 2% per month |
| Indiana | Next payday | Next payday | Double damages |
| Iowa | Next payday | Next payday | Liquidated damages |
| Kansas | Next payday | Next payday | Wages + fees |
| Kentucky | 14 days | 14 days | Wages + fees |
| Louisiana | 15 days | 15 days | Up to 90 days wages |
| Maine | Next payday | Next payday | Liquidated damages |
| Maryland | Next payday | Next payday | Treble damages |
| Massachusetts | Immediately | Next payday | Treble damages |
| Michigan | Next payday | Next payday | Wages + fees |
| Minnesota | 24 hrs | Next payday | 1 day wages per day |
| Mississippi | Next payday | Next payday | None |
| Missouri | Immediately (if requested) | Next payday | Wages + fees |
| Montana | Immediately | Next payday | Wages + fees |
| Nebraska | Next payday | Next payday | Wages + fees |
| Nevada | Immediately | 7 days | Wages + fees |
| New Hampshire | 72 hrs | Next payday | Liquidated damages |
| New Jersey | Next payday | Next payday | Wages + fees |
| New Mexico | 5 days | Next payday | Wages + fees |
| New York | Next payday | Next payday | Liquidated damages |
| North Carolina | Next payday | Next payday | Wages + fees |
| North Dakota | Next payday | Next payday | Double damages |
| Ohio | Next payday | Next payday | Wages + fees |
| Oklahoma | Next payday | Next payday | 2% per day |
| Oregon | Next business day | Immediately | Up to 30 days wages |
| Pennsylvania | Next payday | Next payday | Liquidated damages |
| Rhode Island | Next payday | Next payday | Liquidated damages |
| South Carolina | 48 hrs | Next payday | Treble damages |
| South Dakota | Next payday | Next payday | Wages + fees |
| Tennessee | 21 days | 21 days | Wages + fees |
| Texas | 6 days | Next payday | Wages + fees |
| Utah | 24 hrs | Next payday | Wages + fees |
| Vermont | 72 hrs | Next payday | Wages + fees |
| Virginia | Next payday | Next payday | Treble damages |
| Washington | Next payday | Next payday | Double damages |
| West Virginia | 4 days | Next payday | Treble damages |
| Wisconsin | Next payday | Next payday | Wages + fees |
| Wyoming | 5 days | 5 days | Wages + fees |
| District of Columbia | Next business day | Next payday | Liquidated damages |
Accrued vacation/PTO payout rules vary independently from final-paycheck deadlines; CBAs and written policies may shorten deadlines.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.