Failure to Pay Final Pay Check in Different States

[Mieah]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Washington

I live and work from home in Washington. I was working with a company that is based in Florida.

I was worried they would tell me that they wouldn't give me my final paycheck for 90 days due to the fact they did the same thing to a friend who quit in Oregan.

Yesterday is when they sent out the pay stubs, and I didn't get one (I asked someone still employed.)

I sent a text to the owner of the company asking when I could expect my final paycheck and she's not replied to me.

Looking online the federal laws go based on states. The Washington law requires the payment be before or by next pay day. The Florida law does not have a set requirement date. So I'm wondering which trumps here.

 

[FlyingRon]

90 days isn't legal even in Oregon. Oregon requires them to pay you immediately if you give at least 48 hours notice, or no later than five days from your resignation or the next regular pay day, whichever is first.

The laws that would apply to you are those of Washington state. It's even simpler there. Your last pay check is due on the next scheduled payday. It matters not if you quit and walked right out the door. If you get paid every other Friday, for example, the last check is the next "other" Friday.

 

[Mieah]

90 days isn't legal even in Oregon. Oregon requires them to pay you immediately if you give at least 48 hours notice, or no later than five days from your resignation or the next regular pay day, whichever is first.

The laws that would apply to you are those of Washington state. It's even simpler there. Your last pay check is due on the next scheduled payday. It matters not if you quit and walked right out the door. If you get paid every other Friday, for example, the last check is the next "other" Friday.

Thank you! That's good to know. I think they've been trying to go based off of Florida law... So, I'll let my friend in Oregan know also.