Mississippi Final Paycheck Laws

Calculate when final wages are due under Mississippi 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

Mississippi Law

Next regular payday

Mississippi does not have specific final paycheck timing laws beyond general wage payment requirements. Employers should pay final wages on the next regular payday following separation.

MS Labor Code
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Mississippi Final Paycheck Requirements

ScenarioDeadline
Employee is fired or laid offNext regular payday
Employee quits with noticeNext regular payday
Employee quits without noticeNext regular payday
PTO/Vacation payout required?No / depends on policy

Penalties

Mississippi 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

Mississippi does not require employers to pay out accrued vacation upon termination. However, if your employment agreement or company policy states vacation will be paid at separation, you have a contractual obligation.

Additional Notes

Mississippi does not have specific final paycheck timing laws beyond general wage payment requirements. Employers should pay final wages on the next regular payday following separation.

Legal Citation: MS Labor Code

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