EmploymentQuestion 232 of 690
A contractor lays off a worker at the end of a project. With respect to final pay, a layoff is treated the same as:
a.A discharge — final wages are due immediately
b.A voluntary quit without notice
c.A leave of absence with no immediate pay required
d.A resignation with 72 hours' notice
Explanation
A layoff is an employer-initiated separation, so it is treated as a discharge under Labor Code §201. All earned and unpaid wages, including accrued vacation, are due immediately at the time of the layoff.
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