Nebraska Final Paycheck Laws
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Nebraska Law
Next regular payday or within 2 weeks, whichever is sooner
Nebraska Wage Payment and Collection Act requires final wages be paid on the next regular payday or within two weeks of termination, whichever occurs first. This applies regardless of whether the separation was voluntary or involuntary.
Under Nebraska law, accrued vacation is considered earned wages when the employer has established a policy or practice of paying out unused vacation. If your policy promises vacation payout, it becomes a legal obligation. 'Use it or lose it' policies are generally not enforceable for earned vacation.
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Nebraska Final Paycheck Requirements
| Scenario | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Employee is fired or laid off | Next regular payday or within 2 weeks, whichever is sooner |
| Employee quits with notice | Next regular payday or within 2 weeks, whichever is sooner |
| Employee quits without notice | Next regular payday or within 2 weeks, whichever is sooner |
| PTO/Vacation payout required? | Yes |
Penalties
Nebraska 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
Under Nebraska law, accrued vacation is considered earned wages when the employer has established a policy or practice of paying out unused vacation. If your policy promises vacation payout, it becomes a legal obligation. 'Use it or lose it' policies are generally not enforceable for earned vacation.
Additional Notes
Nebraska Wage Payment and Collection Act requires final wages be paid on the next regular payday or within two weeks of termination, whichever occurs first. This applies regardless of whether the separation was voluntary or involuntary.
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