After being fired how long does the employer have to pay the employee their final check?
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After being fired how long does the employer have to pay the employee their final check?
Asked on May 14, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Colorado
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Every state is different. The Colorado Dept of Labor and Employment (Division of Labor) handles wage and labor law issues. In terms of Final Pay, which is covered under Colorado Code 8-4-109,
Wages must be delivered to either the work site, employer’s local office, or the employee’s last known mailing address as follows: Employer ends the employment relationship 1. If the accounting unit is scheduled to be operational, pay is due immediately. 2. If the accounting unit is not scheduled to be operational, pay is due not later than 6 hours after the start of the accounting unit’s next regular workday. 3. If the accounting unit is located off-site, then wages are due no later than 24 hours after the start of the accounting unit’s next regular workday. Employee quits or resigns Wages are due by or on the next regular payday. If you haven't been paid according to this, contact the Colorado Dept of Labor and Employment and you may also decide to contact a private counsel (www.attorneypages.com).
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