How long does an employer have to give you your last paycheck?
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How long does an employer have to give you your last paycheck?
I quit 3 weeks ago and still have not received my final check; only a partial payment due to office manager shorting me 10 hours.
Asked on April 18, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Arizona
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
When an employee quits in Arizona, he or she should receive his or her final paycheck at the next regularly scheduled payday--that is, you should get your last check when you would have received your next check, had you kept working there. Also, you must be paid for all hours worked--your office manager cannot arbitrarily "short" you by 10 hours. You could potentially complain to your state labor department about the lost hours (and not receiving the rest of your pay) and/or bring a legal action (including in small claims court, acting as your own lawyer) to recover your money.
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