Wage-Payment-Timing and Final Pay

Wages are generally due at least twice each month on designated paydays. Overtime earned during a pay period must be paid on the regular payday for that period. When an employee is terminated or laid off, all final wages—including accrued, unused vacation—are due immediately upon termination. If an employee resigns with at least 72 hours’ notice, final wages are due on the last day of work. But if they resign without 72 hours’ notice, the final wages are due within 72 hours. Employers that fail to pay final wages on time may owe waiting-time penalties under California Labor Code § 203, allowing the employee’s daily wage rate to continue accruing for up to 30 days.

Employees have several options against employers that violate California’s wage-payment-timing and final pay laws. They may file a claim with California’s Labor Commissioner’s Office at no cost. Or they may hire their own attorney and file a lawsuit in court.

If you believe that your employer has violated your right to be paid on time, please contact. The Law Offices of Ugo O. Asobie. Free Consultation. Failure to pay wages on time cases are handled on contingency.