Final Paycheck Laws in Nebraska
When a Nebraska employer must pay your last paycheck if you are fired, laid off or quit, and whether unused vacation must be paid out.
Short answer: Unpaid wages are due on the next regular payday or within two weeks of the termination, whichever is sooner. Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-1230(4)(a)
| Final paycheck if fired or laid off | Unpaid wages are due on the next regular payday or within two weeks of the termination, whichever is sooner. Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-1230(4)(a) |
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| Final paycheck if you quit | Same rule for any separation: the next regular payday or within two weeks of the termination, whichever is sooner. Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-1230(4)(a) |
| Unused vacation / PTO payout | Yes. Earned but unused vacation leave counts as wages due at separation. Other paid leave (such as sick leave) does not have to be paid out unless the employer agreed to do so. Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-1229 |
Where to get help in Nebraska
More Nebraska employment law
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- Wrongful Termination in Nebraska
- Paid Sick Leave in Nebraska
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FAQ
When do I get my final paycheck if I'm fired in Nebraska?
Unpaid wages are due on the next regular payday or within two weeks of the termination, whichever is sooner.
When do I get my final paycheck if I quit in Nebraska?
Same rule for any separation: the next regular payday or within two weeks of the termination, whichever is sooner.
Does an employer have to pay out unused PTO in Nebraska?
Yes. Earned but unused vacation leave counts as wages due at separation. Other paid leave (such as sick leave) does not have to be paid out unless the employer agreed to do so.
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.