Final Paycheck Laws in Minnesota
When a Minnesota employer must pay your last paycheck if you are fired, laid off or quit, and whether unused vacation must be paid out.
Short answer: Wages are due within 24 hours of the employee's demand for payment. If the employee handled the employer's money or property, the employer gets 10 extra calendar days to audit before paying. Minn. Stat. 181.13; Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Employment termination
| Final paycheck if fired or laid off | Wages are due within 24 hours of the employee's demand for payment. If the employee handled the employer's money or property, the employer gets 10 extra calendar days to audit before paying. |
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| Final paycheck if you quit | Wages are due on the first regular payday that is more than 5 days after the employee quits, and no later than 20 days after separation. |
| Unused vacation / PTO payout | Depends on company policy. Benefits such as vacation, sick leave and severance are due as the policy provides, and must be paid within 30 days of when they become due. |
Where to get help in Minnesota
More Minnesota employment law
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- Wrongful Termination in Minnesota
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- Non-Compete Agreements in Minnesota
- All Minnesota employment law rules
FAQ
When do I get my final paycheck if I'm fired in Minnesota?
Wages are due within 24 hours of the employee's demand for payment. If the employee handled the employer's money or property, the employer gets 10 extra calendar days to audit before paying.
When do I get my final paycheck if I quit in Minnesota?
Wages are due on the first regular payday that is more than 5 days after the employee quits, and no later than 20 days after separation.
Does an employer have to pay out unused PTO in Minnesota?
Depends on company policy. Benefits such as vacation, sick leave and severance are due as the policy provides, and must be paid within 30 days of when they become due.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.