Oregon: final paycheck rules
When your employer must hand over your last paycheck if you are fired or quit, and whether unused vacation must be paid out.
Single detailed source| Deadline if you are fired or laid off | End of the first business day after discharge |
|---|---|
| Deadline if you quit | Immediately with 48 hours' notice; otherwise within 5 business days or next payday |
| Unused vacation pay | If policy or agreement provides |
| Law | ORS 652.140 |
If your employer misses the deadline, you can file a wage claim with your state labor department; many states add penalties. Federal law has no final-pay deadline.
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How we checked this
Deadlines come from a statute-cited 50-state final pay survey updated in 2026. States with no final-pay statute are shown as having no deadline. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.
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