What does the Final paycheck index cover?
Compare final wage timing and separation pay policies, with direct paths into the relevant state guidance already in the Teambridge library.
United States directory
Final Paycheck Laws by State
Compare final wage timing and separation pay policies, with direct paths into the relevant state guidance already in the Teambridge library.
Directory reviewed
46 policy guides44 state and district jurisdictions46 city or special rules
Directory
Choose a state, city, or policy
Start with the statewide guide, then check every city or special rule listed for the work location.
46 matching guides in 44 jurisdictions
State and local coverage
AL
Alabama
1 guide
AZ
Arizona
1 guide
AR
Arkansas
1 guide
CA
California
1 guide
CO
Colorado
1 guide
CT
Connecticut
2 guides
DC
District Of Columbia
1 guide
FL
Florida
1 guide
GA
Georgia
1 guide
HI
Hawaii
1 guide
ID
Idaho
1 guide
IL
Illinois
1 guide
IN
Indiana
1 guide
IA
Iowa
1 guide
KS
Kansas
1 guide
KY
Kentucky
1 guide
ME
Maine
1 guide
MD
Maryland
1 guide
MA
Massachusetts
1 guide
MI
Michigan
1 guide
MN
Minnesota
2 guides
MS
Mississippi
1 guide
MO
Missouri
1 guide
MT
Montana
1 guide
NV
Nevada
1 guide
NH
New Hampshire
1 guide
NJ
New Jersey
1 guide
NM
New Mexico
1 guide
NY
New York
1 guide
NC
North Carolina
1 guide
ND
North Dakota
1 guide
OH
Ohio
1 guide
OR
Oregon
1 guide
PA
Pennsylvania
1 guide
RI
Rhode Island
1 guide
SC
South Carolina
1 guide
SD
South Dakota
1 guide
TN
Tennessee
1 guide
TX
Texas
1 guide
VT
Vermont
1 guide
VA
Virginia
1 guide
WA
Washington
1 guide
WI
Wisconsin
1 guide
WY
Wyoming
1 guide
What the rule means
The short answer
Federal law does not generally require an immediate final paycheck, but state deadlines can depend on whether the worker resigned or was discharged. The regular payday is not always the correct deadline.
Compare these fields
- Resignation and discharge deadlines
- Unused leave or other earned balance treatment
- Permitted delivery methods
- Penalties and record requirements
Operations checklist
Put the rule into practice
- 01Record the separation date and reason.
- 02Resolve time, expense, and leave exceptions immediately.
- 03Calculate the deadline from the applicable state rule.
- 04Keep delivery and acknowledgement evidence with the record.
Official sources
Confirm before acting
Rules and effective dates change. Check the responsible agency or counsel before making an employment decision.
Common questions
Using this directory
How do I know which Final paycheck rules apply?
Start with the place where the employee performs work. Review the statewide rule and any city, county, industry, employer size, or worker classification rule listed for that location.
When was this directory updated?
This directory was reviewed on September 4, 2026. Individual policy rows also show the stored update date for that record.
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This resource is provided for product education and operational planning only. It is not legal advice and should be reviewed with counsel before relying on it for employment decisions.