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Termination Requirements by State

Termination Requirements by State: compare 51 US states on 5 metrics.

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AlabamaNo law existsNo law exists——All employees who become unemployed must be given a printed statement detailing how they can file for unemployment benefits. The easiest way to do this is to print and distribute Form UIB-1241A
AlaskaWithin 3 working daysNext scheduled payday that is at least three days after the employee gives noticeAlaska Statute § 23.05.140http://www.labor.state.ak.us/lss/forms/pam100.pdf—
ArizonaWithin 7 working days or on next scheduled payday, whichever occurs firstNext scheduled paydayArizona Revised Statute § 23-353http://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=http://www.azleg.gov/ars/23/00353.htm—
ArkansasWithin 7 daysNext scheduled paydayArkansas Code § 11-4-405http://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/2010/title-11/chapter-4/subchapter-4/11-4-405—
CaliforniaImmediatelyWithin 72 hours, unless employee has given more than 72 hours' notice, then, check must be given immediatelyCalifornia Labor Code § 201 § 202 § 227.3http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=LAB&sectionNum=201.All employees who are discharged, laid off, take a leave of absence, or have a similar change in their employment status must be given immediate written notice, along with Form DE 2320. Not required in the case of voluntary termination or if work is stopped due to a labor dispute
ColoradoImmedately if the payroll unit is open when termination occurs, within 6 hours of the start of the next working day if payroll was closed, or within 24 hours if the payroll unit is offsiteNext scheduled paydayColorado Revised Statute § 8-4-109https://law.justia.com/codes/colorado/2016/title-8/labor-i-department-of-labor-and-employment/article-4/section-8-4-109/—
ConnecticutNext business dayNext scheduled paydayConnecticut General Statutes § 31-71chttps://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/wgwkstnd/laws-regs/DOL-74.pdf#sec31-71c.htmAll departing employees must be provided with Form UC-61, “Unemployment Separation Packet/Notice.” If distributing this form in person is impossible, it can be mailed to the last known address. Employers must also provide employees with a copy of their termination notice and i…
DelawareNext scheduled paydayNext scheduled paydayDelaware Code Annotated title 19, § 1103http://delcode.delaware.gov/title19/c011/index.shtml#1103—
District of ColumbiaNext business dayNext scheduled payday, or within seven days, whichever comes firstDistrict of Columbia Code § 32-1303https://beta.code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/32-1303.html—
FloridaNo law existsNo law exists———
GeorgiaNo law existsNo law exists——Regardless of the reason for separation, employers must complete form DOL-800. This form must be delivered to the employee, signed and dated on an employee’s last day of work or, if personal delivery is impossible, mailed to their last known address within three days
HawaiiImmediately, or next business day if there are conditions that prevent immediate paymentNext scheduled payday, unless employee gave at least one pay period's notice, then check must be given immediatelyHawaii Revised Statute § 388-3http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/vol07_ch0346-0398/hrs0388/HRS_0388-0003.htm—
IdahoNext scheduled payday or within 10 days, whichever occurs first. If employee gives a written request for earlier payment, within 48 hours of receiving the requestNext scheduled payday, or within 10 days, whichever occurs first. However, if employee makes a written request for earlier payment, within 48 hours of receiving the requestIdaho Code § 45-606 § 45-617https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title45/T45CH6/SECT45-606/—
IllinoisAt the time of separation if possible, but in no case later than the next regularly scheduled paydayAt the time of separation if possible, but in no case later than the next regularly scheduled paydayIllinois Compiled Statutes 820 ILCS 115/5http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2402&ChapterID=68Employers must provide Form CLI111L to all employees separated from employment for seven or more days. The form must be delivered on an employee’s last day or sent to their last known address within 5 days
IndianaNext scheduled paydayNext scheduled paydayIndiana Code § 22-2-9-2 § 22-2-5-1http://iga.in.gov/static-documents/a/0/a/0/a0a02135/TITLE22_AR2_ch9.pdf—
IowaNext scheduled paydayNext scheduled paydayIowa Code § 91A.4https://coolice.legis.iowa.gov/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=IowaCode&ga=83&input=91A.4When an employee leaves or refuses employment and the employer believes they are not qualified for unemployment benefits, the employer must complete a Notice of Separation form, 60‑0154. The Notice of Separation can also be filed online at https://uiclaims.iwd.iowa.gov/Employe…
KansasNext scheduled paydayNext scheduled paydayKansas Statute § 44-315http://www.kslegislature.org/li_2016/b2015_16/statute/044_000_0000_chapter/044_003_0000_article/044_003_0015_section/044_003_0015_k/—
KentuckyNext scheduled payday or within 14 days, whichever occurs laterNext scheduled payday, or within 14 days, whichever occurs later.Kentucky Revised Statute § 337.055https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=32050—
LouisianaNext scheduled payday, or within 15 days, whichever occurs earlierNext scheduled payday, or within 15 days, whichever occurs earlierLouisiana Revised Statute § 23:631http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=83945Employers must file (online only) a separation notice within three days of the date of separation. This documentation includes an explanation of the cause of separation and details of payments made to the employee
MaineNext scheduled payday or within two weeks after a demand from the employee, whichever comes firstNext scheduled payday or within two weeks after a demand from the employee, whichever is earlierMaine Revised Statute tit. 26 § 626http://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/26/title26sec626.html—
MarylandNext scheduled paydayNext scheduled paydayMaryland Labor and Employment Code § 3-505https://resources.lawinfo.com/wages/maryland/Employers must provide separated employees a notice of unemployment availability
MassachusettsImmediatelyNext scheduled payday or, if there is no scheduled payday, on the Saturday that follows an employee's resignationMassachusetts Laws ch. 149 § 148https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXXI/Chapter149/Section148All employees separated from work, whether temporary or permanent, must be provided with Form 0590-A. This form must be delivered in person or sent to the employee’s last known address as soon as possible and within 30 days of separation
MichiganNext scheduled paydayNext scheduled paydayMichigan Compensation Laws § 408.474 § 408.475http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(4q3wrjn4batzsfowitmexgdv))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-408-474Form UIA 1711 must be provided at the time of separation unless employers are filing claims on behalf of the employee. Exception: Not necessary if a copy of the form has been previously delivered to the employee or if a written statement detailing the equivalent information is…
MinnesotaImmediatelyNext scheduled payday. However, if the payday is less than five days after the last day that the employee works, the employer must pay on the next payday or 20 days after the employee's last day of work, whichever is earlierMinnesota Statute § 181.13 § 181.14https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=181.14—
MississippiNo law existsNo law exists——Employers must have an unemployment law poster clearly visible to employees
MissouriImmediatelyNo law existsMissouri Revised Statute § 290.110http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/stathtml/29000001101.htmlEmployers must provide separating employees with Form M-INF-288-5
MontanaImmediately. The employer has the option of maintaining a written policy that extends this time to earlier of next scheduled payday or 15 daysNext scheduled payday or within 15 days, whichever is earlierMontana Code § 39-3-205https://erd.dli.mt.gov/labor-standards/wage-and-hour-payment-act/wage-and-hour-faq—
NebraskaEarlier of next scheduled payday or two weeksNext scheduled payday or within two weeks, whichever occurs firstNebraska Revised Statute § 48-1230http://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=48-1230—
NevadaImmediatelyNext scheduled payday or within seven days, whichever occurs firstNevada Revised Statute § 608.020http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-608.html#NRS608Sec200Notice DETR-ESD must be provided to all departing employees
New HampshireWithin 72 hours. However, if employee is laid off, may be next scheduled paydayNext scheduled payday or within 72 hours (if the employee gave at least one pay period's notice)New Hampshire Revised Statute § 275:44http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XXIII/275/275-44.htm—
New JerseyNext scheduled paydayNext scheduled paydayNew Jersey Statute § 34:11-4.3http://www.nj.gov/labor/wagehour/lawregs/selected_nj_state_labor_law.html#1143Regardless of the reason for separation, all employees who will be separated from employment for at least 7 days must be provided with Form BC-10. This form must be provided at the time of separation
New MexicoWithin 5 daysNext scheduled paydayNew Mexico Statute § 50-4-4 § 50-4-5https://www.lawinfo.com/resources/wages/new-mexico/—
New YorkNext scheduled paydayNext scheduled paydayNew York Labor Law § 191https://www.lawinfo.com/resources/wages/new-york/what-are-rules-on-final-paychecks-in-new-york.html#:~:text=New%20York%20law%20(New%20York,when%20the%20employee%20was%20fired.All employers subject to the state’s unemployment law must inform employees of their right to apply for unemployment benefits. Regardless of the reason for separation, Form IA 12.3 must be completed for all employees who will be separated from employment for an expected period…
North CarolinaNext scheduled paydayNext scheduled paydayNorth Carolina General Statute § 95.25.7http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_95/GS_95-25.7.html—
North DakotaEarlier of next scheduled payday or 15 daysNext scheduled paydayNoth Dakota Century Code § 34-14-03http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t34c14.pdf—
OhioNo law existsOn the first day of the month for wages that were earned in the first half of the prior month, or on the fifteenth day of the month for wages earned in the second half of the prior monthOhio Revised Code § 4113.15http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4113.15v1—
OklahomaNext scheduled paydayNext scheduled paydayOklahoma State tit. 40 § 165.3https://www.lawinfo.com/resources/wages/oklahoma/what-are-the-rules-on-final-paychecks-in-okla.html—
OregonNext business dayImmediately, if the employee has given at least 48 hours' notice. If employee does not give notice, final check must be given within five days or Next scheduled payday, whichever occurs firstOregon Revised Statute § 652.140https://www.oregon.gov/boli/TA/pages/t_faq_tafinpay.aspx—
PennsylvaniaNext scheduled paydayNext scheduled paydayPennsylvania Consolidated Statute § 260.5https://govt.westlaw.com/pac/Document/NBF47FC30344311DA8A989F4EECDB8638?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.Default)All employers must notify separating employees of the availability of unemployment compensation. Form UC-1609 details the various pieces of information that must be provided
Rhode IslandNext scheduled paydayNext scheduled paydayRhode Island General Law § 28-14-4http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/title28/28-14/28-14-4.HTMAll employers must provide notice to separating employees of the availability of unemployment compensation at the time of the employee’s separation from employment
South CarolinaWithin 48 hours or on next scheduled payday, but not more than 30 days laterNo law existsSouth Carolina Codified Law § 41-10-50http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t41c010.phpAll employers must provide separating employees with a “Notice of the Availability of Unemployment Insurance Benefits.” This documentation can be provided in person, by mail, by text message, or email
South DakotaNext scheduled payday or when the employee returns the employer's propertyNext scheduled payday or when the employee returns the employer's propertySouth Dakota Codified Law § 60-11-10 § 60-11-14http://www.sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=60-11-14—
TennesseeLater of next scheduled payday or 21 daysNext scheduled payday or within 21 days, whichever is laterTennessee Code § 50-2-103http://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/2010/title-50/chapter-2/part-1/50-2-103Within 1 day of separation, employers must provide departing employees with Form LB-0489, unless the employee has been employed less than a week or will be recalled within a week. Employers must complete Form LB-0489 unless they have separately arranged to submit the date and …
TexasWithin 6 daysNext scheduled paydayTexas Code, Labor § 61.014http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/LA/htm/LA.61.htm—
UtahWithin 24 hoursWithin 24 hoursUtah Code § 34-28-5https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title34/Chapter28/34-28-S5.html?v=C34-28-S5_2015051220150512—
VermontWithin 72 hoursNext scheduled payday, or on the next Friday if there are no scheduled paydaysVermont Statute tit. 21 § 342http://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/21/005/00342—
VirginiaNext scheduled paydayNext scheduled paydayVirginia Code § 40.1-29https://resources.lawinfo.com/wages/virginia/—
WashingtonNext scheduled paydayNext scheduled paydayWashington Revised Code § 49.48.010http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=49.48.010—
West VirginiaWithin 72 hoursImmediately if the employee has given at least one pay period's notice. If the employee has not provided such notice, next scheduled paydayWest Virginia Code § 21-5-4http://www.legis.state.wv.us/wvcode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=21&art=5&section=4—
WisconsinEarlier of next scheduled payday or one month. If the termination is a result of a merger, relocation or liquidation of the business, final check must be given within 24 hoursNext scheduled paydayWisconsin Statute § 109.03https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/109/03—
WyomingWithin 5 business daysWithin 5 business daysWyoming Statute § 27-4-104http://law.justia.com/codes/wyoming/2011/title27/chapter4/section27-4-104—

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Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Final Paycheck Laws by State - Clicktime; State Requirements for Separation Notices - Paycor; Separation Notice Requirements by State - Experian.