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An employment relationship can end due to various reasons. As for the federal law, it clearly states that employers must issue a final paycheck to all terminated employees by the next scheduled payday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, state laws can (and many do) require final paychecks to be due within a specific, shorter deadline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, a Colorado employee who quits must be compensated for their work on the next payday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Knowing the state requirements benefits both employers and employees, as employees can know when to expect their final paycheck and employers can stay compliant with labor laws. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re interested in more details, read on, because we\u2019ve meticulously researched the topic and gathered the final paycheck laws by state for 2025<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Final paycheck is the last amount of wages an employee may get from the employer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The federal law states that employers must pay final paychecks on the next regular payday or before.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Many states have their own rules regarding deadlines for the payment of final paychecks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The deadline for paying final paycheck to the employee will depend on whether the employee quit or was fired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
*Note: The information regarding final paycheck laws and regulations by state has been checked and updated for 2025.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What are final paychecks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A final paycheck is the final amount of money an employee receives from their employer. It usually consists of the employee\u2019s unpaid wages and other earnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a part of their last paycheck, employees can receive the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final paycheck must be issued within 3 business days of the employee\u2019s last work day.<\/td>
Final paycheck due on the next scheduled payday \u2014 at least 3 days apart from the employee\u2019s notice of termination.<\/td>
If an employer fails to pay the final paycheck on time, they may continue to pay the employee their regular wage from the day of demand up to the day of payment. This payment can\u2019t exceed 90 days. <\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday.<\/td>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday.<\/td>
If an employer fails to issue the final paycheck within 7 days of the scheduled payday, the amount they owe to the former employee doubles.<\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck is due immediately for employees who provide at least a 72-hour written notice. If an employee doesn\u2019t give a 72-hour prior notice, the final paycheck is due within 72 hours of quitting.<\/td>
If an employer fails to issue the final paycheck within that deadline, waiting time penalties will be added to the amount.<\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck is due immediately unless the payroll unit is closed (deadline extends to up to 6 hours into the next business day) or the accounting unit is based offsite (deadline extends to 24 hours).<\/td>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday.<\/td>
If an employer fails to pay the final paycheck on time, they may continue to pay the employee their regular wage from the day of demand up to the day of payment. This payment can\u2019t exceed 10 days.<\/td><\/tr>
Connecticut<\/td>
Final paycheck is due on the next business day.<\/td>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday.<\/td>
If an employer fails to pay the owed wages in time, they may pay a penalty of $200 to $5,000 per violation.<\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday.<\/td>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday.<\/td>
If an employer doesn\u2019t issue the final paycheck on time, they may pay the employee up to 10% of their regular wage for every day of being late or the amount equal to unpaid wages.<\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck is due on the next business day.<\/td>
Final paycheck must be issued within 7 days of the employee\u2019s last day of work or on the next scheduled payday (whichever is sooner). This applies to employees with no written contract of employment for a period over 30 days.<\/td>
If an employer fails to issue the final paycheck within that deadline, they must pay 10% of the unpaid wages for every workday or triple the unpaid wages, whichever amount is smaller. <\/td><\/tr>
Florida<\/td>
Not regulated by the state law. Federal law applies (final paycheck due on the next scheduled payday).<\/td>
Not regulated by the state law. Federal law applies (final paycheck due on the next scheduled payday).<\/td>
Employers can face criminal and civil penalties.<\/td><\/tr>
Georgia<\/td>
Not regulated by the state law. Federal law applies (final paycheck due on the next scheduled payday).<\/td>
Not regulated by the state law. Federal law applies (final paycheck due on the next scheduled payday).<\/td>
Employers can face criminal and civil penalties.<\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck is due immediately unless the conditions don\u2019t allow for it (e.g., holidays), in which case the deadline extends to the next business day.<\/td>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday, unless the employee gives notice at least one regular pay period in advance, in which case it is due immediately.<\/td>
If an employer fails to pay the owed wages in time, they may pay a penalty of not less than $500 or $100 for each violation, whichever is greater.<\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday or within 10 days of the employee\u2019s last day (weekends and holidays excluded). If the employee submits a written request for an early last payment, the payment is due within 48 hours. <\/td>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday or within 10 days of the employee\u2019s last day (weekends and holidays excluded). If the employee submits a written request for an early last payment, the payment is due within 48 hours. <\/td>
If an employer fails to issue the final paycheck within that deadline, they may be required to pay a penalty of up to $750.<\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday, at the latest.<\/td>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday, at the latest.<\/td>
If an employer fails to do so, they\u2019ll pay an additional penalty of 1% of the unpaid wages for each work day or 100% of the unpaid wages, whichever amount is less.<\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday or within 15 days of the employee\u2019s last working day (whichever occurs first).<\/td>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday or within 15 days of the employee\u2019s last working day (whichever occurs first).<\/td>
If an employer fails to pay the final paycheck on time, they may continue to pay the employee their regular wage from the day of demand up to the day of payment. This payment can\u2019t exceed 90 days. <\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday or within 2 weeks of the demand (whichever occurs first). <\/td>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday or within 2 weeks of the demand (whichever occurs first). <\/td>
If an employer fails to issue the final paycheck within that deadline, the amount they owe can be doubled. The total amount will also include a reasonable interest rate and the cost of the lawsuit.<\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck due on the next scheduled payday.<\/td>
Final paycheck due on the next scheduled payday.<\/td>
If an employer fails to issue the paycheck within the deadline, they may pay a penalty of up to 10% of the wages on an annual basis. For repeated violations, employers may pay up to twice the amount of the owed wages.<\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck is due within 24 hours of submitting a written payment request, which is mandatory. If the written demand for payment isn\u2019t submitted, the final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday. <\/td>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday, which is at least 5 days away. Nonetheless, the salary must be paid within 20 days of the separation. <\/td>
If an employer fails to issue the final paycheck within that deadline, the amount may increase for up to 15 days\u2019 worth of the employee\u2019s wages.<\/td><\/tr>
Mississippi<\/td>
Not regulated by the state law. Federal law applies (final paycheck due on the next scheduled payday).<\/td>
Not regulated by the state law. Federal law applies (final paycheck due on the next scheduled payday).<\/td>
Employers can face criminal and civil penalties.<\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck is due within 72 hours of the employee\u2019s last working day. <\/td>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday unless the employee gives notice at least one pay period ahead, in which case the deadline is 72 hours.<\/td>
Employers who don\u2019t issue the final paycheck on time can face fines.<\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday.<\/td>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday.<\/td>
If an employer fails to issue the final wages within that deadline, they may pay a penalty, which is 10 days of owed wages or 125% of the owed amount, whichever is greater.<\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday or within 15 days of the employee\u2019s last working day (whichever option occurs first).<\/td>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday or within 15 days of the employee\u2019s last working day (whichever option occurs first).<\/td>
If an employer fails to issue the final paycheck within that deadline, they may pay damages of up to 6% of the unpaid wages or $200, whichever is greater.<\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday.<\/td>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday.<\/td>
If an employer fails to issue the final paycheck within that deadline, they may pay a penalty of up to 2% of the unpaid wages for every day of being late.<\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck is due on the next business day. <\/td>
Final paycheck is due on the last day of employment if an employee provides a 48-hour notice. In the case of a shorter notice, the final paycheck is due within 5 business days or on the next scheduled payday (whichever is sooner).<\/td>
If an employer fails to issue the final paycheck within that deadline, they may be charged a penalty wage of 8 times the employee\u2019s regular rate for each day of unpaid wages.<\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck is due within 48 hours of the employee\u2019s last working day or on the next scheduled payday, whichever occurs first (the period between mustn\u2019t exceed 30 days). <\/td>
Final paycheck is due within 48 hours of the employee\u2019s last working day or on the next scheduled payday, whichever occurs first (the period between mustn\u2019t exceed 30 days).<\/td>
Employers can face criminal and civil penalties.<\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck is due within 6 days of the employee\u2019s last working day.<\/td>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday.<\/td>
If an employer fails to issue the final paycheck within that deadline, the employee\u2019s wages will continue at the same rate, for up to 60 days.<\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck is due within 72 hours of the employee\u2019s last working day.<\/td>
Final paycheck is due on the next scheduled payday. If there are no scheduled paydays, the deadline is Friday the week after the employee\u2019s last work day.<\/td>
Employers can face criminal and civil penalties.<\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck is due on or before the next scheduled payday.<\/td>
Final paycheck is due on or before the next scheduled payday.<\/td>
If an employer fails to pay the owed wages in time, they may pay a penalty of up to $1000 per violation or 10% of the owed wages, whichever is greater.<\/td><\/tr>
Final paycheck is due according to the employer\u2019s regular payday schedule.<\/td>
Final paycheck is due according to the employer\u2019s regular payday schedule.<\/td>
If an employer fails to issue the final paycheck within that deadline, they\u2019ll pay a penalty of up to $200 for each day of being late.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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