Final paycheck deadlines · New York
When is my final paycheck due in New York?
Next regular payday
New York requires final wages by the regular payday for the pay period in which your employment ended.
Source: New York Labor Law § 191 · checked October 9, 2026
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What New York law says
- Manual workers are generally paid weekly; clerical and other workers at least twice a month.
- If you ask, the final wages must be sent by mail.
What to do next
- Note your last day, how the job ended and your usual payday.
- Calculate what is missing from hours, rate, commissions or unused vacation the employer owes under its policy.
- Collect pay stubs, schedules and messages that support the amount.
- Ask payroll in writing for the exact amount by a clear date.
- If it is not paid, file a wage claim with your state labor agency or the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Other states
- California — Immediately or within 72 hours
- Florida — No fixed state deadline
- Georgia — No fixed state deadline
- Illinois — Next regular payday at the latest
- Michigan — As soon as the amount is known
- North Carolina — Next regular payday
- Ohio — By the semi-monthly schedule
- Pennsylvania — Next regular payday
- Texas — 6 days or next payday