Sacramento, California
Final paycheck.

California · Final paycheck

Rule name changed from not previously published to California final paycheck. Summary changed from not previously published to An employee who is discharged must be paid all wages earned, including accrued vacation, immediately at the time of discharge. An employee who quits without giving 72 hours' notice must be paid within 72 hours of quitting (Labor Code sections 201-202); late payment can trigger waiting-time penalties of up to 30 days of wages.. Requirement changed from not previously published to Discharged: paid immediately. Quit without notice: within 72 hours. Numeric amount changed from not previously published to not published. Minimum employer size changed from not previously published to 0 employees. Effective date changed from not previously published to Jan 1, 2000. Publication status changed from not previously published to active. Local guidance changed from not previously published to California's minimum wage rose to $16.90 on January 1, 2026, which automatically lifted the exempt salary floor to $70,304 a year because the threshold is set at twice the minimum wage. California is unusual in having daily overtime (1.5x after 8 hours in a day, 2x after 12) and it allows no tip credit at all. Paid family leave benefits rose on January 1, 2025 to 90% of wages for workers earning under $63,000 a year. Many California cities set local minimum wages above the state rate.. Industry coverage changed from not previously published to not published.