Final Paycheck Laws in Virginia
When a Virginia employer must pay your last paycheck if you are fired, laid off or quit, and whether unused vacation must be paid out.
Short answer: All wages due must be paid on or before the date the employee would have been paid for that work had the job not ended (the next regular payday). Va. Code § 40.1-29(B)
| Final paycheck if fired or laid off | All wages due must be paid on or before the date the employee would have been paid for that work had the job not ended (the next regular payday). Source: Va. Code § 40.1-29(B) |
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| Final paycheck if you quit | Same rule: by the next regular payday for the work performed. Source: Va. Code § 40.1-29(B) |
Where to get help in Virginia
More Virginia employment law
- Minimum Wage in Virginia
- Wrongful Termination in Virginia
- Paid Sick Leave in Virginia
- Non-Compete Agreements in Virginia
- All Virginia employment law rules
FAQ
When do I get my final paycheck if I'm fired in Virginia?
All wages due must be paid on or before the date the employee would have been paid for that work had the job not ended (the next regular payday).
When do I get my final paycheck if I quit in Virginia?
Same rule: by the next regular payday for the work performed.
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.