Can my former employor legally refuse to mail my final check to me?
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Can my former employor legally refuse to mail my final check to me?
Asked on July 3, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Connecticut
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
The law concerning the payment of final paychecks varies from state-to-state. That having been said, typically employers can require a departing employee to meet with them (i.e. they can madate a "departure meeting"). There may also be documents that need to be signed, etc. before your final paycheck can be released.
However, if you know that isn't the reason, you should contact your ex-employer and inform them that you want your final paycheck be mailed and that you will provide the postage paid envelope with return receipt. If the employer is unwilling to mail your check, ask if you can send someone to pick it up for you. You should also remind them that legally final paychecks must be paid within prescribed timeframes (again this varies upon your jurisdiction); generally by the next pay period at the latest.
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