So you’ve determined the employees who will be included in the layoff and determined any WARN obligations . . . now what?  While its often brushed aside as an administrative exercise, employee final pay is a significant action that is full of traps for the unwary.  Governed by the Texas Payday Law, failure to properly provide final pay can subject a company to civil liability of up to $1,000 per violation, and, if intent is shown, criminal liability.  Fortunately, the Texas Payday Law provides guidance on how to handle a number of common questions regarding final paychecks.
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