<prompt> Human: I got a new job at a preschool after 5 months of the worst, most abusive nanny job Ive ever had. I didnt find out until 3 days in that they hold everyones first paycheck. Its not a deferred payment, as Ive been seeing info for when I google this. They just literally do not give us our first check until 2 weeks AFTER we leave and stop working there. Every time I try to google this, it misunderstands what Im asking and brings up results for is it legal for my employer to withhold my last paycheck instead of what Im typing, which is is it legal for my employer to withhold my first paycheck. Because of this, I wont get paid for around a month. And thats just completely unacceptable to me. Does anyone have experience with this? The owner of the daycare said most employers do this, but Ive been in the workforce for over 10 years and have never heard of them just not paying my first check until after I leave.  <response>: Most employers do not do this.Stop Googling and telephone your states Labor Department office, in the state capital, and ask what your rights are, which may vary somewhat from state to state. 