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Final Paycheck Deadline Lookup
Search or browse when a final paycheck is due after termination or resignation for a partial list of US states.
| State | If fired/laid off | If you quit |
|---|---|---|
| California | Immediately, at termination | Within 72 hours (immediately if 72+ hours' notice given) |
| Texas | Within 6 calendar days | Next regular payday |
| New York | Next regular payday | Next regular payday |
| Florida | No specific state deadline (follows regular payday practice) | No specific state deadline (follows regular payday practice) |
| Illinois | Next regular payday | Next regular payday |
| Massachusetts | Immediately, at termination | Next regular payday |
| Washington | Next regular payday | Next regular payday |
| Colorado | Immediately, at termination | Next regular payday |
| Arizona | Within 7 working days or next regular payday, whichever is sooner | Next regular payday |
| Georgia | No specific state deadline (follows regular payday practice) | No specific state deadline (follows regular payday practice) |
State final-paycheck laws change and this covers only a partial list of states as a starting reference — always verify the current requirement with your state's labor department before relying on it. Federal law itself doesn't set a final-paycheck deadline; these rules come from state law.
How to use this tool
- 1Search for a state.
- 2See the deadline for termination and for resignation.
Frequently asked questions
Does federal law set a final paycheck deadline?+
No — federal law is silent on final paycheck timing; these deadlines come entirely from individual state law, which is why they vary so much.