Oklahoma Final Paycheck Laws

Calculate when final wages are due under Oklahoma 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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Oklahoma Law

Next regular payday

Oklahoma requires final wages to be paid by the next regular payday regardless of how employment ended. If the employer fails to pay, the employee may be entitled to waiting time penalties.

OK Labor Code

⚠️Penalty Estimator

One day's wages for each day late (capped at 30 days of wages)

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Oklahoma 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

⚠️ Late Payment Penalties

One day's wages for each day late

Maximum: 30 days of wages

PTO/Vacation Payout

Oklahoma does not require employers to provide vacation pay or to pay out accrued vacation upon termination. However, if your policy or employment agreement promises vacation payout, you must honor that commitment.

Additional Notes

Oklahoma requires final wages to be paid by the next regular payday regardless of how employment ended. If the employer fails to pay, the employee may be entitled to waiting time penalties.

Legal Citation: OK Labor Code

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