How long does an employer have to pay a final paycheck to an employee who has quit?

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How long does an employer have to pay a final paycheck to an employee who has quit?

Asked on September 17, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Oklahoma

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

The law regarding the payment of final paychecks varies from state to state. Additionally, the law differs on whether an employee quit or was involuntarily terminated. In OK, state statute provides that when an employee is fired, the employer must give a final paycheck to them on or before the next regularly scheduled pay date. (Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 40, § 165.3)
 
Further, an employer can only make deductions from an employee’s final paycheck that are required under federal or state such as taxes or garnishments, or deductions that the employee has authorized specifically in writing.
 
If you feel that your rights have been violated, you should contact OK's department of labor.

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