i recently got fired, when do i get paid under california laws?

Question

i recently got fired and i was wandering how long is the time you have to wait until the company pays you?


under federal or california law

but how do i pick it up? if they dont have it can i sue them?

Answer 1

Since this occurred within our sovereign state, have yourself a look at California Labor Code sections 201 and 208. These sections state in relevant part:

“201. (a) If an employer discharges an employee, the wages earned and unpaid at the time of discharge are due and payable immediately…”
“208. Every employee who is discharged shall be paid at the place of discharge, and every employee who quits shall be paid at the office or agency of the employer in the county where the employee has been performing labor. All payments shall be made in the manner provided by law.”

It has been my experience that you do not have to waste your time suing a former employer. Simply contact them first thing in the morning and they will have you paid tomorrow. I am certain that in nearly every instance this is as far as it will ever have to go.

In the event of a failure to comply with any of the foregoing, you may file a complaint with the Industrial Welfare Commission, the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, and the California Attorney General’s Office who may assess penalties for violations by fines up to $100 or asses waiting time wages or by $100 fine and the waiting time penalty.

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Answer 2

California law says that payment of all earned wages (including accrued and unused vacation) must be paid at the time of termination. If the employer willfully violates that law, teh employer can be liable for penalties equivalent to the employee's daily rate for the period of time the wages remain unpaid .. up to a max. of 30 days. Go to dlse.ca.gov

Answer 3

you get paid on your regular pay day