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And if your employer refuses to pay your benefits, you might be entitled to penalty payments as well. To apply for workers' compensation benefits, simply notify your employer-in writing-as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days after the injury.
In fact, some states even require that departing employees get their last paychecks on their final day of work. In other states, the time limit depends on whether the employee voluntarily quit or was fired. If you are an employer, you should take careful note of these laws. Many employers often break these laws out of ignorance, and there can be consequences if your former employee calls you on it. There are often penalties for violating the final paycheck laws, and if a former employee sues you, you could be required to pay for their attorney's fees as well as court costs. In addition to these final paycheck laws, many states also require employers to pay out unused vacation days to departing employees.