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Final paycheck deadline in New York

New York uses one deadline for everyone who leaves a job.

When is the final paycheck due in New York?

When employment ends, whether the employee quits or is let go, the employer must pay the wages by the regular payday for the pay period worked.

Can I ask for the final check to be mailed?

Yes. The New York State Department of Labor says that if asked, the employer must mail the final wages.

Where can I get help with unpaid final wages?

The Division of Labor Standards at the New York State Department of Labor investigates claims for unpaid or withheld wages.

General information, AI-prepared and checked against the official sources listed, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities, contracts and union agreements can add rules. Last reviewed October 2026. How answers are made