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Each state has their own requirements for how soon a final check must be paid, but no state is allowed to hold your check beyond the next regularly scheduled payday, period.

Most states will also fine an employer for EVERY day that they hold any monies owed to you.

http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/wages/lastp...

You can go to the Department of Labor's website and find a link to your State DOL here:

http://www.dol.gov/esa/contacts/state_of... Each state has their own requirements for how soon a final check must be paid, but no state is allowed to hold your check beyond the next regularly scheduled payday, period.

Most states will also fine an employer for EVERY day that they hold any monies owed to you.

http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/wages/lastpaycheck.htm You can go to the Department of Labor's website and find a link to your State DOL here:

http://www.dol.gov/esa/contacts/state_of.htm

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