Indiana Final Paycheck Laws

Calculate when final wages are due under Indiana law. Enter the termination details below.

Final Paycheck Deadline Calculator

Find out exactly when the final paycheck is due based on state law.

Final paycheck is due
Next regular payday

Indiana Law

Next regular payday (or within 24 hours if employee requests in writing)

If a terminated employee makes a written demand for wages, the employer must pay within 24 hours. Otherwise, final wages are due on the next regular payday. Indiana does not impose automatic penalties for late final paychecks, but employees can file wage claims.

IN Labor Code
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Indiana Final Paycheck Requirements

ScenarioDeadline
Employee is fired or laid offNext regular payday (or within 24 hours if employee requests in writing)
Employee quits with noticeNext regular payday
Employee quits without noticeNext regular payday
PTO/Vacation payout required?No / depends on policy

Penalties

Indiana does not have specific statutory penalties for late final paychecks. However, employees may still file wage claims and employers could face other consequences.

PTO/Vacation Payout

Indiana law does not require employers to pay out accrued vacation upon separation. However, if your employee handbook or contract states that unused vacation will be paid at termination, you have created a contractual obligation and must honor it.

Additional Notes

If a terminated employee makes a written demand for wages, the employer must pay within 24 hours. Otherwise, final wages are due on the next regular payday. Indiana does not impose automatic penalties for late final paychecks, but employees can file wage claims.

Legal Citation: IN Labor Code

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