2007-01-05 01:33:28 · 23 answers · asked by jen001 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
No, they have to pay for the work you performed (and refund you for any vacation / sick / comp time due), regardless whether it was a voluntary / involuntary termination. The only things that would be withheld from your final paycheck are: taxes / union dues, monies for losses for dishonesty (vandalism or theft of company assets), and any specific deductions you mutually agreed to (401k, health, ECT). Even if you owed money to the employer on the day you quit, the employer cannot take what's owed on your final check (they'll typically sue you for that money in court).
2007-01-05 01:56:12 · answer #1 · answered by agent24 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your employer must pay you on the regular pay cycle for any hours you actually worked. However, this is contigent upon the company policies that were presented at the time you accepted the position, any contractual obligation you signed and any amounts you may owe the company.
Let's look at the first two together. When you accepted employment you entered into an agreement to provided a specific amount of labor for a specific pay. The company agreed to pay you for the labor you provide. However, the could be clauses written into the company policies and/or employment contracts (application) that define the companies obligation should you fail to uphold your side of the agreement. This could be a reduction of pay and/or a delay of the final paycheck until all cost that you may have incurred has been accounted for. A company also has the right, in some cases, to hold an employee accountable for the loss of revenue caused by their breaking their contract. For example, if you walked off the job and doing so caused the company to lose revenue due to job delays, then the company has the right to with hold that amount from your final paycheck. This case varies from state to state.
Now.. the last example talks addresses the issue where you as an employee owes the company money. This could be due to advances on pay received and not paid, company provided uniform and/or equipment not returned, vacation/sick leave taken but not accrued.
Therefore a company has the right to take a reasonable amount of time to determine what cost was incurred by you walking off the job, subtract that amount from your final pay and then creating your adjusted final paycheck. This also gives the company the right to sue you for any amounts greater that your pay amount that was inccured by your breaking the contract.
Hope this helps and good luck.
2007-01-05 01:45:49 · answer #2 · answered by wrkey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there were any hours that you actually worked then you are definitely owed for those. As far as holiday/vacation pay goes, that completely depends on company policy (check your handbook) and laws in the area where you live. Holiday pay is not part of your salary and you are not "entitled" to it, it is a job perk and that is all.
2016-05-23 05:44:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As most people have already said, the answer to your question is a definite "no". If you worked, then you have a right to get paid, even if you screamed at them before you walked out.
You should be paid when you would normally get paid, so I wouldn't expect them to pay you right away just because you quit. If they don't pay you when you would normally get paid, contact your State Labor Board. They will assist you (for free) in getting what you rightfully deserve.
-BD
2007-01-05 01:44:38 · answer #4 · answered by Perfectly Said 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always been told technically yes, but I have walked out on at least 2 jobs, and my paycheck has never been withheld.this link below is a law site that may answer some of your questions
2007-01-05 01:46:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if its within your contract, stating that if you leave without giving the required notice, you will loose your pay (it must say which period you will loose pay over), if you signed a contract which says something like this, then they can legally withheld your money, though they are not forced to do so. (UK)
Good luck.
2007-01-05 01:37:01 · answer #6 · answered by Keiko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you worked for a company that supplied you with a uniform then they can hold your check until you return the uniform which upon doing so they have to give you your check.
2007-01-05 01:46:10 · answer #7 · answered by apache672004 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rule number 1...NEVER walk out. You lose all rights when you walk off a job. Make them fire you so your able to collect unemployment. If you walk out...you cant collect cause YOU called it quits. Never give up...MAKE THEM fire you...as for your check...they really can't hold it...If they refuse to give you it...call the labor board. Good Luck
2007-01-05 01:37:02 · answer #8 · answered by Bear 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they have to pay you for the time that you did work. they do not have to pay you once you walk out.
2007-01-05 01:41:21 · answer #9 · answered by miss lady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are required to pay you for time worked.
2007-01-05 01:35:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋