Pennsylvania Final Paycheck Laws
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Pennsylvania Law
Next regular payday
Pennsylvania law requires final wages be paid by the next scheduled payday following separation. There is no requirement for immediate payment upon termination. Deductions from final pay require prior written authorization.
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Pennsylvania 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
Pennsylvania 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
Pennsylvania law does not require employers to pay out unused vacation or PTO upon separation. However, if your written policy states vacation will be paid out, you must honor that commitment. Review policies carefully to avoid unintended obligations.
Additional Notes
Pennsylvania law requires final wages be paid by the next scheduled payday following separation. There is no requirement for immediate payment upon termination. Deductions from final pay require prior written authorization.
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