09/02/2026
Final paycheck delayed? Your employer may be breaking the law.
In California, when your employment ends, you have specific rights regarding when you must receive your final wages. Depending on how your employment ends, your final paycheck may be due immediately or within a specific timeframe.
If your employer delays your final pay, withholds wages, or fails to pay everything you’re owed, you may have legal options.
Know your rights. Know when to take action.