Two powerful tools, covering the most common legal questions workers ask after losing a job or questioning their break schedule.
Final Paycheck Deadline Calculator
When an employee is fired or quits, state law dictates exactly when the employer must pay their final wages. Miss that deadline? They may owe you significant penalties on top of what they already owe.
- Exact legal deadline by state
- Different rules for fired vs. quit employees
- Penalty & waiting-time penalty info
- Plain-English explanation of your rights
- Copyable results for documentation
- Links to file a complaint
Work Break Requirements Calculator
Federal law does not require work breaks — but many states do. Find out exactly how many rest and meal breaks you're entitled to based on your state and how long your shift is.
- Required breaks by state and shift length
- Which breaks must be paid vs. unpaid
- Penalty if your employer skips breaks
- Covers 4–12 hour shifts
- Full 50-state reference table
- Links to official labor departments
No legal jargon. No paywalls. Just clear, actionable information.
Select Your State
Laws vary dramatically by state. Start by picking where you worked.
Enter Your Situation
Were you fired or did you quit? How long was your shift? One or two quick answers.
Get Your Answer
See your exact rights, the employer's legal deadline, and what they owe if they violate the law.