How long can a final paycheck be withheld?

How long can a final paycheck be withheld?

I was let go from my job a month ago. My next scheduled pay day was to be about 2 1/2 weeks later, however, I did not receive my pay/commission check at that time. And I should have received my check as it was for work/commissions already worked for. As stipulated in my severance agreement, my severance pay would be held until my inventory was sent in. I sent all my inventory to the company 3 weeks ago (prior to pay day). I still have not received any check(s) as of this date. My company’s legal/HR dept is in TXand corporate is in MN. I called HR and they said they are holding all monies until inventory is accounted for.

Asked on May 10, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, New York

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