Mississippi Final Paycheck Laws
Calculate when final wages are due under Mississippi law. Enter the termination details below.
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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.
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Mississippi Final Paycheck Requirements
| Scenario | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Employee is fired or laid off | Next regular payday |
| Employee quits with notice | Next regular payday |
| Employee quits without notice | Next 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.
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