Arizona final paycheck law: when your last check is due
In Arizona, if you were fired or laid off, your final wages are generally due within 7 working days or by the next regular payday, whichever is sooner. If you quit after giving notice, they are generally due on or before the next regular payday. If you quit without notice, they are generally due on or before the next regular payday. This comes from A.R.S. § 23-353.
Deadlines at a glance
Fired or laid off
Final wages due within 7 working days or by the next regular payday, whichever is sooner
Quit with notice
Final wages due on or before the next regular payday
Quit without notice
Final wages due on or before the next regular payday
Statute
A.R.S. § 23-353
Wage claim agency
Industrial Commission of Arizona, Labor Department
Penalties and details
A.R.S. § 23-355 may permit treble damages in a civil action for wages withheld in violation of Arizona wage law; this remedy is not automatic.
What counts as wages in your final paycheck
Final pay usually covers more than your last regular hours. Depending on your state and your employer's policy, it can include unpaid regular and overtime hours, earned commissions, bonuses that have already been earned, accrued unused vacation or PTO where state law or company policy treats it as earned wages, and unreimbursed business expenses.
What to do if the Arizona deadline passes
- Write down the facts: your last day worked, the amount you believe you are owed, and any messages from your employer about payment.
- Send a written demand letter that names the Arizona deadline and gives your employer a short, specific window to pay.
- Send it by email and by certified mail with return receipt, and keep proof of delivery. See how certified mail works.
- If the deadline in your letter passes without payment, file a wage claim with the Industrial Commission of Arizona, Labor Department.
Build a state-specific written demand
Review the parts, official source, and delivery record in the Arizona final paycheck demand letter guide.
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When is my final paycheck due in Arizona if I was fired?
In Arizona, final wages are generally due within 7 working days or by the next regular payday, whichever is sooner after an involuntary termination.
When is my final paycheck due in Arizona if I quit?
If you gave notice, final wages are generally due on or before the next regular payday. If you quit without notice, they are generally due on or before the next regular payday.
Can my employer be penalized for paying late in Arizona?
A.R.S. § 23-355 may permit treble damages in a civil action for wages withheld in violation of Arizona wage law; this remedy is not automatic.
Who do I file an unpaid wage claim with in Arizona?
Unpaid wage claims in Arizona are handled by the Industrial Commission of Arizona, Labor Department.
Other states
This page is general information, not legal advice. Last Check GPT is not a law firm. State rules change and exceptions apply; verify with the Industrial Commission of Arizona, Labor Department before relying on a deadline.