09/29/2026
Just left a job in California? Your final paycheck deadline depends on how you left.
Fired: it's due on your last day.
Quit with at least 72 hours notice: also due on your last day.
Quit without notice: your employer has 72 hours.
Late or short? Your employer may owe penalties on top of your wages. Read more below. Free case review: 844-285-9773 · Se habla español
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