Illinois final pay checklist for employers
A final pay checklist makes sure an employee who leaves gets every dollar owed, on time. Here is what changes when the employee works in Illinois.
Illinois rules that affect this form
| Final pay when fired | At separation if possible, and no later than the next regularly scheduled payday. |
|---|---|
| Final pay when an employee quits | At separation if possible, and no later than the next regularly scheduled payday. |
| Unused vacation / PTO at separation | Required. Earned, unused vacation must be paid at the final rate, and policies cannot forfeit earned vacation at separation (except under a collective bargaining agreement). |
What to include
- Confirm the separation date and whether the employee quit or was let go
- Calculate final hours, overtime, commissions and bonuses earned
- Check whether unused vacation or PTO must be paid out
- Apply only deductions that state law and signed authorizations allow
- Pay by the state deadline and keep proof of the payment date
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Illinois final pay checklist form?
Illinois does not publish one required final pay checklist for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Illinois rules on this page.
When is a final paycheck due in Illinois?
If the employer ends employment: At separation if possible, and no later than the next regularly scheduled payday. If the employee quits: At separation if possible, and no later than the next regularly scheduled payday.
Does Illinois require paying out unused vacation?
Required. Earned, unused vacation must be paid at the final rate, and policies cannot forfeit earned vacation at separation (except under a collective bargaining agreement).
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