Final Paycheck

The state of California has very clear laws and regulations that govern when your employer must give you your final paycheck. If these laws and regulations are violated, your employer can be held accountable for their actions.

Going over the laws and regulations that govern when your employer must give you your final paycheck and speaking with a Redding, CA employment law attorney will help you obtain the wages that you are owed.

When Does Your Employer Have To Give You Your Final Paycheck?

The answer to this question is dependent on the facts of the situation. And with that in mind, the rules and regulations that govern when you must receive your final paycheck are as follows:

1. If you told your employer you were going to quit your job, and you did so by giving them at least 72 hours’ notice, you must be given your final paycheck on the last day of work.
2. If you told your employer you were going to quit your job but did not do so by giving them at least 72 hours notice, you must be given your final paycheck within 72 hours of quitting your job.
3. If you were fired from your job, your employer must give you your final paycheck on the last day you worked for them. And, if you are fired right then, they must give you your final paycheck right then.

Every single one of the above serves as your employer’s legal obligation to you. If your employer violates their legal obligation to you, they can be held accountable for their actions.

What Happens If Your Employer Does Not Give You Your Final Paycheck On Time?

If your employer does not give you your final paycheck on time, they must add your daily wage to your final paycheck for every single day it is delayed.

A good example of the above is as follows: if you are paid $100 a day, and your paycheck is delayed for ten days, your employer must add $1,000 to your final paycheck.

Under California wage laws, the maximum limit for this daily wage addition is thirty days. This means that your final paycheck can continue to accrue the daily wage you would normally be paid for up to thirty days.

Just as an example, if your employer does not give you your final paycheck for thirty days, and your daily wage is $100, they would need to add $3,000 to your final paycheck.

You can file a claim against your employer if they have not given you your final paycheck. Or, you can file a lawsuit against them with the assistance of an attorney.

Speak With A Northern California Employment Law Attorney Today

If your employer is refusing to give you your final paycheck, working with an attorney is one of the best choices you can make.

Speak with a Northern California employment law attorney at Maire & Deedon today, and we will help you obtain the wages that you are legally entitled to.