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An employee just quit without notice yesterday. Because she is moving to another state to take a new job, she wants her final paycheck right away. Do I have to pay her immediately, or can I wait for our usual payday?
It depends on the laws of your state. Some states have statutes dictating when employers have to hand over a final paycheck to a departing employee. Some of these laws make a distinction between employees who are fired and employees who quit -- generally, an employee who is fired has a right to be paid more quickly.
To find out what your state requires, consult the chart in Final Paychecks for Departing Employees or contact your state department of labor.
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