If I quit a job, without notice, when does my employer have to pay me?
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If I quit a job, without notice, when does my employer have to pay me?
I quit a job I had had for 4weeks. My employer was very rude and I was not trained on how to do my job. I felt very uncomfortable in the work place. The last day I was at this job my boss told me that if I did not think that this job was for me the to not come back among other thing. I went back the next day and let her know that I did not want to work for her. My last day was 2 weeks ago and still nothing.
Asked on August 9, 2010 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
California's "final pay" laws depend on whether or not a party is fired or quits and if they quit, when they provided notice of their intention to do so. But either way, the failure of an employer to pay can result is serious consequences. We are assuming here that you voluntarily quit.
If the employee voluntarily quits, and provides at least 72 hours notice, their final paycheck is due on their last day of work. If the employee voluntarily quits and provides less than 72 hours notice, the final paycheck is due not later than 72 hours after notice is provided. Additionally, the employee can request that their final paycheck be mailed to them, and the mailing must occur within the 72 hour period. (Labor Code § 202.). Send them a letter with your address and demanding your pay. And contact the Department of Labor as well. Good luck.
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