If you quit your job without giving 72 hours prior notice, you must be paid all your wages, including accrued vacation, within 72 hours of quitting. You may request that your final wage payment be mailed to a designated address. The date of mailing will be considered the date of payment for purposes of the requirement to provide payment within 72 hours of the notice of quitting.

If your employer fails to pay you within 72 hours of quitting, your employer could be forced to pay your unpaid wages, penalties, attorneys’ fees and costs. If you have not received payment within 72-hours, it is best practice to contact your employer, in writing, requesting payment.

Note that you do not have to sign a severance agreement to receive your final paycheck, vacation hours, and PTO hours. Signing a severance agreement could waive your right to seek legal action against your employer. Speak to an attorney before signing.  

Because each situation is different, it is important to speak to an experienced employment attorney about your situation. Contact Luna Legal Firm P.C. for a free phone consultation at info@lunalegalfirm.com.

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