North Dakota § 34-14-03 - Employees who are separated from payroll before paydays

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 34-14-03 — Employees who are separated from payroll before paydays, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 34-14-03. Employees who are separated from payroll before paydays

Whenever an employee is discharged or terminated from employment by an employer, separates from employment voluntarily, or is suspended from work as the result of an industrial dispute, the employee's unpaid wages or compensation becomes due and payable at the regular paydays established in advance by the employer for the periods worked by the employee. When an employer discharges or terminates an employee, the employer shall pay those wages to the employee by certified mail at an address designated by the employee or as otherwise agreed upon by both parties. If the employer fails to pay the wages within the stated time, the employee may charge and collect wages in the sum agreed upon in the contract of employment for each day the employer is in default until the employer has paid in full, without rendering any service therefor, except the employee shall cease to draw wages or salary thirty days after such default.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 34-14-03

What does North Dakota Century Code § 34-14-03 cover?

Section 34-14-03 ("Employees who are separated from payroll before paydays") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite North Dakota § 34-14-03?

A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 34-14-03" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of North Dakota law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the North Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed North Dakota attorney.

How does North Dakota § 34-14-03 apply to my situation?

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