Final wages after resignation or separation

At a glance

Separate wages, notice-related items, reimbursements and statutory benefits. A document called full and final settlement may combine claims governed by different rules.

Law and context

The Code on Wages addresses payment in specified separation situations, while gratuity, provident fund and other benefits follow their own framework. The reason and date of separation and current rules must be checked.

Practical next step

Prepare the resignation or termination record, last working day, wage ledger, leave and benefit documents and proposed settlement. Read any release before signing and retain payment proof.

Important qualifications

This guide does not calculate every final due or validate a waiver. Do not assume one receipt extinguishes all statutory rights.

Document checklist

• Separation and last-day record
• Wage and benefit schedule
• Proposed settlement
• Payments and release terms

Sources

• The Code on Wages, 2019 — 17
• The Code on Social Security, 2020 — 53

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