Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
Tennessee rules that affect this form
| Final pay when fired | By the next regular payday after separation or within 21 days of separation, whichever is later. |
|---|---|
| Final pay when an employee quits | Same as discharge: by the next regular payday or within 21 days of separation, whichever is later. |
| Unused vacation / PTO at separation | Required only if owed under the employer's policy or a labor agreement; vacation owed under policy must be included in final pay. |
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 Tennessee final pay checklist form?
Tennessee does not publish one required final pay checklist for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Tennessee rules on this page.
When is a final paycheck due in Tennessee?
If the employer ends employment: By the next regular payday after separation or within 21 days of separation, whichever is later. If the employee quits: Same as discharge: by the next regular payday or within 21 days of separation, whichever is later.
Does Tennessee require paying out unused vacation?
Required only if owed under the employer's policy or a labor agreement; vacation owed under policy must be included in final pay.
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