Final Paycheck Laws in Montana
When a Montana employer must pay your last paycheck if you are fired, laid off or quit, and whether unused vacation must be paid out.
Short answer: If an employee is fired for cause or laid off, final wages are due immediately, unless the employer has a written policy allowing payment by the next regular payday or within 15 days, whichever comes first. MCA 39-3-205(2)
| Final paycheck if fired or laid off | If an employee is fired for cause or laid off, final wages are due immediately, unless the employer has a written policy allowing payment by the next regular payday or within 15 days, whichever comes first. Source: MCA 39-3-205(2) |
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| Final paycheck if you quit | Final wages are due by the next regular payday for the pay period in which the employee left, or within 15 days of leaving, whichever comes first. Source: MCA 39-3-205(1) |
Where to get help in Montana
- Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Employment Standards Division (Wage and Hour Unit)
- File a complaint or claim
More Montana employment law
- Minimum Wage in Montana
- Wrongful Termination in Montana
- Non-Compete Agreements in Montana
- All Montana employment law rules
FAQ
When do I get my final paycheck if I'm fired in Montana?
If an employee is fired for cause or laid off, final wages are due immediately, unless the employer has a written policy allowing payment by the next regular payday or within 15 days, whichever comes first.
When do I get my final paycheck if I quit in Montana?
Final wages are due by the next regular payday for the pay period in which the employee left, or within 15 days of leaving, whichever comes first.
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.