About PaycheckDeadline.com
Why we built this
Losing or leaving a job is stressful enough without having to decode legal statutes to figure out when your last paycheck is supposed to arrive. The rules are different in every state, they often change depending on whether you were fired or quit, and the official sources are written for lawyers, not workers. We built PaycheckDeadline.com to turn those scattered rules into a clear, plain-English answer in a few seconds.
What the tool does
Our free Final Paycheck Deadline Calculator covers all 50 states and the District of Columbia. You tell it your state, how your job ended, your last day of work, and (optionally) your pay details. It tells you:
- The exact legal deadline your employer had to issue your final paycheck;
- Whether that deadline has already been missed, and by how many days;
- An estimate of any waiting-time penalties or damages you may be owed;
- The specific state statute the answer is based on, plus what to do next.
How we keep it accurate
Each state's deadline and penalty rules were checked against the current statute and official labor-agency guidance. We cite the governing law (for example, California Labor Code §§201–203) directly in every result so you can verify it yourself. Laws change, so we review and update the data periodically, but you should always confirm current rules with your state labor agency or an attorney before acting.
Your privacy
The calculator runs entirely in your browser. The details you enter are never sent to us or stored on our servers. For more, see our Privacy Policy.
Important: not legal advice
PaycheckDeadline.com provides general legal information, not legal advice, and using it does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed employment attorney in your state. See our Terms & Disclaimer for details.
Get in touch
Questions, corrections, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you, visit our Contact page.