Federal & State Regulations | Final paycheck - Tennessee

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

Employers are not required by federal law to give former employees their final paycheck immediately. Some states, however, may require immediate payment or payment within a specific time period.

Tennessee Code §50-2-103 (g) requires that for voluntary and involuntary termination the final paycheck is due at the next payday or 21 days following the termination date, whichever occurs last.