Handed in notice at work. Anyone know the rules on final wage?

Question

Ok I have been on maternity leave and it was due to finish today (today would be my final pay day), I was required to give a minimum of 28 days notice as to whether I was going back or not, I found another job with better pay and handed in my notice on the 20th December. I had a letter from work saying my final day would be 20th Jan and I would recieve accrued holidays with my final wage (today). I have just looked in my bank and I have not been paid. Can they do this?

Sorry peeps, forgot to mention I'm in the UK. Thanks anyway xx

Answer 1

State to state does not make a difference!

You need to contact the National Labor Relations right now!

File a claim against your employer. Copy your employer also!(so they see what your doing... It will get them moving!)
http://www.nlrb.gov/Workplace_Rights/i_am_new_to_this_website/how_do_i_file_a_charge_against_an_employer_or_a_union.aspx

This link as you can see is to the NLRB government site, at the bottom of the page, you will see a hypertext for filing a charge against an employer. click on that... It will pull up a pdf file of the form you need to fill out.

Answer 2

Different laws for different states, but most require companies to pay final wages, including accrued holidays, sick time, and vacation, no later than the next regular payday. Here in CA it is within 72 hours if no notice is given (ie, you walk off the job), or upon exit if at least 72 hours notice is given. Call your state's department of labor to find the exact laws that apply to you.

Answer 3

Wage laws will vary by state. If you have an employee manual you can check that, otherwise look at your state employment laws.
It's possible that your account hasn't been credited yet today. It's also possible an error has been made.
The penalties on employers for messing with wages are pretty severe, so most employers will go by the book. Check your account again tomorrow, and if the deposit isn't there call the employer.