North Carolina Final Paycheck Laws

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

Final Paycheck Deadline Calculator

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

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North Carolina Law

Next regular payday

Under the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act, final wages must be paid by the next regular payday after separation. Commissions must be paid on the first regular payday after they become calculable.

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North Carolina 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

North Carolina 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

North Carolina does not require employers to pay out accrued vacation upon separation. However, if your written policy promises payout, you must honor that commitment. Review your employee handbook carefully to avoid creating unintended obligations.

Additional Notes

Under the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act, final wages must be paid by the next regular payday after separation. Commissions must be paid on the first regular payday after they become calculable.

Legal Citation: NC Labor Code

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