When Workers Leave FAQ
What you need to know when an employee leaves -- including what to do about paychecks, severance, and references.
» Are there any rules about when I must give workers their final paychecks?
I just had to fire an employee. What should I tell the rest of my workforce?
How do I give a reference for a worker I had to fire?
Am I legally required to pay severance to workers when they leave?
Is there anything I can do to protect myself from lawsuits by former employees?
Are there any rules about when I must give workers their final paychecks?
Yes. Most states have laws requiring employers to give employees their final paychecks very soon after termination -- sometimes on their last day of work. This may mean that you cannot wait for your usual payroll process to issue the final check. In some states, these deadlines depend on whether the employee was fired or quit. For a chart of each state's laws, see Final Paychecks for Departing Employees.
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