Virginia Final Paycheck Laws
Calculate when final wages are due under Virginia law. Enter the termination details below.
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Virginia Law
Next regular payday
Virginia law requires that final wages be paid by the next regular payday. If wages are not paid within the required time, the employee may recover the unpaid wages plus 8% interest and reasonable attorney's fees. Virginia does not have automatic 'waiting time' penalties like California.
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Virginia 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
Virginia 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
Virginia does not require employers to provide vacation or to pay out accrued vacation upon separation. However, if your written policy states that accrued vacation will be paid out, you must honor that commitment. Review and clearly communicate your vacation policy.
Additional Notes
Virginia law requires that final wages be paid by the next regular payday. If wages are not paid within the required time, the employee may recover the unpaid wages plus 8% interest and reasonable attorney's fees. Virginia does not have automatic 'waiting time' penalties like California.
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