When am I supposed to receive last paycheck after quittingmy job?

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When am I supposed to receive last paycheck after quittingmy job?

I quit my job 2 days ago and I chose to not provide a 2 weeks notice. I was told by an employee in HR to come in today, fill out the last bit of paperwork and I would be “paid out”. After I filled out the paperwork I was told by the supervisor in HR that my check had to be processed and I would receive it some time next week. Am I supposed to receive my last check within 24 hours or does it actually need to be processed?

Asked on October 8, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, California

Answers:

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

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

If an employee voluntarily quits and provides at least 72 hours notice, their final paycheck is due on their last day of work. If they voluntarily quit and provide less than 72 hours notice, the final paycheck is due not later than 72 hours after notice is provided.

Note: All earned and accrued wages that are unpaid vacation time must be paid to the employee. Expenses, however, do not need to be reimbursed until the normal time for reimbursement occurs.


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