While much attention is given to how much an employer must pay an employee for his or her services (e.g. minimum wage, overtime, etc.), it is also important to take notice of how often an employee must be paid. Depending on the state and the occupation, employees must be paid within certain intervals of time (e.g. once a week, twice a month, etc.) How Often Must I Be Paid?
Nearly all states have passed laws setting out the requirements of how often an employee must be paid. Again, depending on the location of your employment and the type of work you perform, the law may require your employer to pay you for your services within a certain period of time. Some factors that impact the frequency of pay include whether you perform manual labor or work on a farm, the number of employees at your place of employment, and your salary.
While the laws governing how often an employee must be paid may vary between states, some specific examples are: - In California, state law requires that employees are paid semi-monthly.
- In Florida, state law requires only that employees are paid monthly.
- In Illinois, state law requires that employees are paid semi-monthly. However, Executive, Administrative and Professional personnel may be paid monthly.
- In New York, state law requires weekly payday for manual workers or semi-monthly payday upon approval for manual workers and for clerical and other workers.
- In Texas, state law requires that employees are paid semi-monthly, except that employees who are exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act may be paid montly.
(To view a table of state payday requirements, you may visit U.S. Department of Labor website)
Should I Speak with an Attorney about the Pay Day Requirements of My Employer?If you have any question or concerns about how often you should be paid, you should contact an experienced employment attorney who can provide you with the necessary information. An attorney can also assist you with a claim if your employer has failed to pay you according to state law requirements. If you are an employer, you should speak with an attorney to ensure that your payment schedules are in full compliance with the applicable state laws. |
