If I resigned from my position 1 week ago, when does my employer have to pay me?
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If I resigned from my position 1 week ago, when does my employer have to pay me?
I furnished a formal letter of resignation. I was an employee-at-will with no contractual obligation to furnish a 2 week notice. When does my employer have to pay me the the monies he owes me and is he allowed to deduct out of my check for any reason? I was a salaried employee.
Asked on September 15, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The MA Payment of Wages Act requires that an employee who leaves employment voluntarily is owed theirfinal paycheck on the next regular pay period. This paycheck must also include pay for any accrued but unused vacation.
As for paycheck deductions, unless there was a prior agreement (i.e. union/employment contract) or existing company policy providing for this, such deductions cannot be made. If an employee owes an employer money, an employer can either ask the employee for payment or take the employee to court to recoup any monies owed.
At this point you can contact the MA Attorney General's Office for further information.
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