Can an employer refuse to give you your check?
Question Details: I was in the trucking business and they took out for escrow every month. I waited four months to get the check and when I went to pick it up he refused to give it to me or even show me what deductions he took out is this legal?
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For departing employees, final paychecks must be given as follows:
If employee is fired: within six days.
If employee quits: next payday. (Texas Code Ann., Labor § 61.014)
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