Legal Question in Employment Law in California
when fired from a job how long does the emploiyer have to give you your final check
Asked on 3/04/11, 12:50 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum
Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum
The final check must be paid on the day of discharge, otherwise the employer is subject to waiting time penalties. See Cal. Labor Code section 203.
Answered on 3/04/11, 1:04 pm
Mr. Kirschbaum is correct, unless the employer is a government entity.
Answered on 3/07/11, 1:06 pm