Q: I was terminated from my employer and haven’t received my final check, ask and I was told I have to wait

A: The answer to your question depends on m any tings not included in your question, including Whether your employer is a governmental entity, and whether you worked in California or somewhere else.

If you worked in California for a non-governmental employer it is violating the law. Your employer was required to pay you your final paycheck, including any unpaid accrued vacation pay, on the day of your termination. If an employer does not do so, and if you can establish that the failure was willful, you are entitled to Waiting Time Penalties in an amount of one day of pay for each day you are made to wait, up to a maximum of 30 additional days of pay.

Good luck to you.

A: In California, when an employee is terminated, the law requires that the final paycheck be provided immediately at the time of termination. This includes all earned and unpaid wages up to the final day of work.

If your employer has told you to wait until the next pay period, they are not complying with California labor laws. This delay can result in penalties against the employer. For each day your final wages are delayed, you may be entitled to a day's wages as a penalty, up to a maximum of 30 days.

To address this, you can file a wage claim with the California Labor Commissioner's Office, also known as the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE). They are responsible for enforcing state labor laws and can assist in recovering your unpaid wages and penalties.

Keep a record of all communications with your employer about your termination and the delayed final paycheck. This information will be useful in your claim.

If you need further guidance, consider consulting with an attorney who can provide advice specific to your situation and help in recovering your wages and any additional compensation you may be entitled to. Taking prompt action is important in these matters to ensure your rights are protected.