Cleveland Paycheck Withholding Attorneys

Employer Holding Final Payment Lawyers

In some cases, an employer will have a reason for withholding a final paycheck from an employee. However, in many situations, the employer is withholding payment when the payment is legally required. If you are facing a situation where your employer is withholding a paycheck and not providing you with an explanation, turn to our experienced attorneys at Novak & Pavlik.

For over 75 years, our firm has been standing up for the rights of employees and other types of clients in and around the Cleveland area. Whether your employer has accidentally failed to provide you with your last check, or is withholding it intentionally, you have a right to fully understand what is going on. Our firm can work with you to ensure that all state and federal laws are being followed.

Ohio Statute on Last Paychecks

Ohio law states that if an employee is fired or quits, he or she must be paid by the first of the following month for wages earned in the first half of the prior month and by the 15th of that month for wages earned in the second half of the prior month. This does not include any vacation that may need to be paid.

This can often be confusing for both employees and employers. Many employers are not intentionally breaking the law by withholding your check; most are ignorant of the laws that govern last paychecks. Employers may believe that continuing to distribute funds on the usual pay schedule is sufficient. However, that is not the case. The employer may be held liable and responsible for additional compensation if found to be in violation of the last paycheck laws.

Legally Withholding a Final Check

It is possible for an employer to legally withhold your last check. However, you deserve to be given the reason and have our firm investigate the matter to ensure that the employer is legitimately holding the check. By understanding the reason for withholding the check, we can determine if there may be any room for negotiation with the employer.

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