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Can an employer (Texas) withhold my final pay check because I refuse an exit interview?
I have had nothing but problems with my employer, and am finally (thankfully) moving to a much better job. My last day is next week, and the office manager has stated I must complete an exit interview. I have stated I will not complete an exit interview as it is not required by state or federal law (Texas). She has threatened to withhold my final check if I don't complete the interview. I am 99% sure this is illegal. Can someone please verify? Please cite either Texas or Federal employment laws.
You are NOT required to give an exit interview. While they may threaten to hold your paycheck, legally they cannot withhold it if you don't give an exit interview. Texas is an "at-will" state which means you can leave (or your employer can ask you to leave) anytime, for any reason.
I would suggest you print out some of the Payday laws etc. from the Texas Workforce website in case they try messing with you. You can find them here:
http://www.twc.state.tx.us/ui/lablaw/lablaw.html
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