When is a final paycheck due?

All wages and accrued vacation or paid time off (PTO) earned but unpaid are due and payable:

• Immediately when an employee is terminated;
• On the last day of work for an employee who quits with 72-hours notice or more; and
• No later than 72 hours after notice is given for an employee who quits with less than 72-hours notice.

The 72 hours is clock hours—not business hours. You are not required to pay accrued but unused sick leave upon termination unless your sick leave is incorporated into a PTO policy.