Learn what should be included in your final paycheck -- and when you are entitled to receive it.
When your job ends, you have the right to be paid for all of your work. Whether you quit, were laid off, or were fired, your employer must give you a final paycheck that includes all of the wages you have earned.
When your employer must provide your check (and whether it must include any unused accrued vacation time) is determined by your state's law. To learn more, select your state from the list below.
There are versions of this article for each State.
Your entitlement to meal and rest breaks depends on state law.
You are entitled to the highest minimum wage that applies where you work, whether it is set by federal, state, or local law.
You are entitled to overtime pay unless you are exempt under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act or your state's law.