<prompt> Human: Edit: So to give you all more details, I was working as an optician for this particular Drs. Optometry practice. She did not have me sign any paperwork when I started. I recently quit to go to a better job opportunity for myself. Unfortunately, I didnt give her a two week notice because my new boss wanted me to start asap. I felt bad for the circumstances, but I did what I felt was best for me. I dont owe her any property back or anything like that. I just want to be able to go in on a Monday when I have the day off to get my check, but she is making it difficult for me by saying I can only go get it when she is there and when I sign a paper in her presence only. Financially, I cannot be leaving work early to go do this. So its just frustrating that she cant just compromise a bit with me. It feels like she is just upset still.  <response>: Which state do you live in? Most states have laws dictating when employees must get their final paychecks. In some states, including California, the time limit depends on whether the employee quit or was fired. Californias law is the strictest in the nation. An employee who is fired or laid off is entitled to a final paycheck immediately, meaning at the time of termination or layoff. The rules are slightly different when the employee quits. If an employee quits without giving advance notice, the employer must provide the final paycheck within 72 hours. However, if an employee quits and gives at least 72 hours notice, the employee is entited to the final paycheck immediately, meaning on his or his last day. California also protects employees by requiring that employers include all accrued, unused vacation or PTO in the employees final pay. This amount must also be paid by the time limits set out above. Not all states require employers to cash out unused vacation, and some require a pay out only if the employer has adopted a policy requiring it. California is different: California employees are entitled to all of their unused vacation or PTO on termination, regardless of the employers policy. TLDR: Know your rights and check with your states department of labor to make sure youre paid what youre owed. I went through a situation similar to this when I was fired a few years ago from a job in California. 