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Final pay, vacation payout, unemployment, health coverage and WARN rules for all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Pick your state or search.
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Important: Rules change and have exceptions. Figures are compiled from the sources listed at the bottom of this page. If something matters to you, confirm with your state labor department or unemployment agency. Unemployment ranges marked * include dependents' allowances; † means the maximum depends on your base-period wages.
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| State | WARN law | Final paycheck (laid off) | Unused vacation / PTO | Max weekly UI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Federal WARN only | No state final pay law. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $27514 weeks |
| Alaska | Federal WARN only | Within 3 working days after termination. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $370–$442*26 weeks |
| Arizona | Federal WARN only | Within 7 working days or by the end of the next regular pay period, whichever comes first. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $32024 weeks |
| Arkansas | Federal WARN only | By the next regular payday. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $45112 weeks |
| California | State mini-WARN | Immediately, on the last day of work. | Required. | $45026 weeks |
| Colorado | Federal WARN only | Immediately. | Required. | $804 or $884†26 weeks |
| Connecticut | State mini-WARN | By the next business day. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $721–$796*26 weeks |
| Delaware | State mini-WARN | By the next regular payday. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $45026 weeks |
| District of Columbia | Federal WARN only | By the next business day. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $44426 weeks |
| Florida | Federal WARN only | No state final pay law. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $27512 weeks |
| Georgia | Federal WARN only | No state final pay law. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $36526 weeks |
| Hawaii | State mini-WARN | Immediately, or by the next working day if immediate payment isn't possible. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $86826 weeks |
| Idaho | Federal WARN only | By the next regular payday or within 10 days (excluding weekends and holidays), whichever comes first. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $62426 weeks |
| Illinois | State mini-WARN | Immediately if possible, and no later than the next regular payday. | Required. | $628–$859*26 weeks |
| Indiana | Federal WARN only | By the next regular payday. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $39026 weeks |
| Iowa | State mini-WARN | By the next regular payday. | Required to the extent your policy or contract promises it. | $644–$790*16 weeks |
| Kansas | Federal WARN only | By the next regular payday. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $66316 weeks |
| Kentucky | Federal WARN only | By the next regular payday or within 14 days, whichever is later. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $72024 weeks |
| Louisiana | Federal WARN only | By the next regular payday or within 15 days, whichever comes first. | Required. | $28220 weeks |
| Maine | State mini-WARN | By the next regular payday or within 2 weeks of the employee's demand, whichever comes first. | Required for employers with 11 or more employees. | $649–$1,135*26 weeks |
| Maryland | State mini-WARN | By the next regular payday. | Required unless your written policy, given at hire, says unused leave is forfeited. | $43026 weeks |
| Massachusetts | State mini-WARN | On the last day of work. | Required. | $1,105 (+ dependents)*30 weeks |
| Michigan | State mini-WARN | By the next regular payday. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $53026 weeks |
| Minnesota | State mini-WARN | Within 24 hours of the employee's written demand. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $611 or $948†26 weeks |
| Mississippi | Federal WARN only | No state final pay law. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $23526 weeks |
| Missouri | Federal WARN only | On the day of discharge. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $32020 weeks |
| Montana | Federal WARN only | Immediately, unless your written policy allows payment by the next regular payday or within 15 days, whichever is earlier. | Required. | $76724 weeks |
| Nebraska | State mini-WARN | By the next regular payday or within 2 weeks, whichever comes first. | Required. | $58226 weeks |
| Nevada | Federal WARN only | Immediately. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $65726 weeks |
| New Hampshire | State mini-WARN | Within 72 hours. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $42726 weeks |
| New Jersey | State mini-WARN | By the next regular payday. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $90526 weeks |
| New Mexico | Federal WARN only | Within 5 days, or 10 days if pay is based on tasks, pieces, or commission. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $624–$674*26 weeks |
| New York | State mini-WARN | By the next regular payday. | Must be paid unless your written policy clearly says unused vacation is forfeited at separation. | $86926 weeks |
| North Carolina | Federal WARN only | By the next regular payday. | Depends on your policy, but forfeiture is only allowed if employees were told in writing in advance. | $35020 weeks |
| North Dakota | Federal WARN only | By the next regular payday. | Generally required. | $81526 weeks |
| Ohio | State mini-WARN | By the next regular payday or within 15 days, whichever comes first. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $624–$842*26 weeks |
| Oklahoma | Federal WARN only | By the next regular payday. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $64916 weeks |
| Oregon | State mini-WARN | By the end of the first business day after termination. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $90226 weeks |
| Pennsylvania | Federal WARN only | By the next regular payday. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $605–$613*26 weeks |
| Rhode Island | Federal WARN only | By the next regular payday (within 24 hours if the business is closing, merging, or relocating). | Required for employees with at least one year of service. | $777–$971*26 weeks |
| South Carolina | Federal WARN only | Within 48 hours or by the next regular payday, but no later than 30 days. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $35020 weeks |
| South Dakota | Federal WARN only | By the next regular payday. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $57526 weeks |
| Tennessee | State mini-WARN | By the next regular payday or within 21 days, whichever is later. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $32520 weeks |
| Texas | Federal WARN only | Within 6 calendar days of discharge. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $60526 weeks |
| Utah | Federal WARN only | Within 24 hours of separation. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $80626 weeks |
| Vermont | State mini-WARN | Within 72 hours. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $75126 weeks |
| Virginia | Federal WARN only | By the next regular payday. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $47826 weeks |
| Washington | State mini-WARN | By the next regular payday. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $1,20826 weeks |
| West Virginia | Federal WARN only | By the next regular payday. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $66226 weeks |
| Wisconsin | State mini-WARN | By the next regular payday. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $37026 weeks |
| Wyoming | Federal WARN only | By the next regular payday. | Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract. | $67126 weeks |
Alabama
$275
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
14 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- No state final pay law. Pay by the next regular payday as a practical standard.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- No state final pay law. Pay by the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $275 · Max duration: 14 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Not listed in our source chart. Check with your state's insurance department. State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Alabama WARN page →
Alaska
$370–$442*
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- Within 3 working days after termination.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday that is at least 3 days after the employer gets notice.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $370–$442* · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Not listed in our source chart. Check with your state's insurance department. State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Alaska WARN page →
Arizona
$320
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
24 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- Within 7 working days or by the end of the next regular pay period, whichever comes first.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $320 · Max duration: 24 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 18, 29 or 36 months (employers with 1–19 employees) State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Arizona WARN page →
Arkansas
$451
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
12 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday. If the employee asks, within 7 days.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $451 · Max duration: 12 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 120 days State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Arkansas WARN page → Arkansas keeps employer WARN details confidential; link goes to Rapid Response.
California
$450
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
State law
Notice: 60 days
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- Immediately, on the last day of work.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- Within 72 hours, or on the last day if the employee gave at least 72 hours' notice.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Required. Earned, unused vacation and PTO are wages and must be paid out at the final rate of pay. Use-it-or-lose-it policies aren't allowed.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $450 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — Cal-COBRA, up to 36 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- State rules Cal. Lab. Code §§ 1400-1408
- Who's covered
- 75+ full- and part-time employees at an establishment (prior 12 months)
- What triggers notice
- Layoff of 50+ in 30 days (any %), plant closure (any number), relocation of 100+ miles
- Notice period
- 60 days
- Penalties / extras
- Back pay and benefits up to 60 days; civil penalty up to $500/day
- Official WARN notices
- California WARN page →
Colorado
$804 or $884†
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- Immediately. If the payroll unit isn't open, within 6 hours of the start of its next workday (24 hours if it's off-site).
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Required. Earned vacation can't be forfeited, so it must be paid at separation.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $804 or $884† · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 18 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Colorado WARN page →
Connecticut
$721–$796*
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
State law
Notice: Federal 60 days
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next business day.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $721–$796* · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 30 or 36 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- State rules SB 5 (2026), Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Responsibility and Transparency Act
- Who's covered
- Employers that file federal WARN notices with the CT Department of Labor
- What triggers notice
- Follows federal WARN triggers
- Notice period
- Federal 60 days
- Penalties / extras
- From Oct. 1, 2026, WARN filings must disclose whether layoffs relate to AI or other technological change
- Official WARN notices
- Connecticut WARN page →
Delaware
$450
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
State law
Notice: 60 days
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $450 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 9 months (employers under 20) State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- State rules 19 Del. C. §§ 1901-1909
- Who's covered
- 100+ employees (excluding part-time), or 100+ working 2,000+ hours/week
- What triggers notice
- Plant closing of 50+; mass layoff of 50+ (33% of site) or 500+; relocation of 50+ miles
- Notice period
- 60 days
- Penalties / extras
- Back pay up to 60 days; civil penalty $1,000/day or $100/day per worker, whichever is greater
- Official WARN notices
- Delaware WARN page →
District of Columbia
$444
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next business day.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday or within 7 days, whichever comes first.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $444 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 3 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- District of Columbia WARN page →
Florida
$275
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
12 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- No state final pay law. Pay by the next regular payday as a practical standard.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- No state final pay law. Pay by the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $275 · Max duration: 12 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 18 months (employers under 20) State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Florida WARN page →
Georgia
$365
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- No state final pay law. Pay by the next regular payday as a practical standard.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- No state final pay law. Pay by the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $365 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — rest of the month plus 3 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Georgia WARN page →
Hawaii
$868
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
State law
Notice: 60 days
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- Immediately, or by the next working day if immediate payment isn't possible.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- On the last day if the employee gave one pay period's notice; otherwise by the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $868 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Not listed in our source chart. Check with your state's insurance department. State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- State rules Haw. Rev. Stat. ch. 394B
- Who's covered
- 50+ employees in Hawaii
- What triggers notice
- Closing, partial closing or relocation tied to a sale, merger, takeover or bankruptcy
- Notice period
- 60 days
- Penalties / extras
- Back pay/benefits up to 60 days; civil penalty up to $500/day; employer must pay a Dislocated Worker Allowance (gap between old wage and UI) for up to 4 weeks
- Official WARN notices
- Hawaii WARN page →
Idaho
$624
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday or within 10 days (excluding weekends and holidays), whichever comes first. Within 48 hours if the employee asks in writing.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- Same as a termination.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $624 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Not listed in our source chart. Check with your state's insurance department. State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Idaho WARN page →
Illinois
$628–$859*
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
State law
Notice: 60 days
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- Immediately if possible, and no later than the next regular payday.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- No later than the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Required. Earned vacation under a policy or contract must be paid at separation, and can't be forfeited.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $628–$859* · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 12 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- State rules 820 ILCS 65
- Who's covered
- 75+ full-time employees
- What triggers notice
- Mass layoff of 25+ full-time (33% of site) or 250+; plant closing
- Notice period
- 60 days
- Penalties / extras
- Back pay and benefits up to 60 days; civil penalty up to $500/day
- Official WARN notices
- Illinois WARN page →
Indiana
$390
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $390 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Not listed in our source chart. Check with your state's insurance department. State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Indiana WARN page →
Iowa
$644–$790*
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
16 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
State law
Notice: 30 days
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Required to the extent your policy or contract promises it. Iowa treats earned vacation as wages under the Wage Payment Collection Law.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $644–$790* · Max duration: 16 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 9 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- State rules Iowa Code ch. 84C
- Who's covered
- 25+ employees (excluding part-time)
- What triggers notice
- Business closing or mass layoff of 25+ employees at a single site in 30 days
- Notice period
- 30 days
- Penalties / extras
- Civil penalty up to $100/day
- Official WARN notices
- Iowa WARN page →
Kansas
$663
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
16 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $663 · Max duration: 16 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 18 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Kansas WARN page →
Kentucky
$720
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
24 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday or within 14 days, whichever is later.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday or within 14 days, whichever is later.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $720 · Max duration: 24 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 18 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Kentucky WARN page →
Louisiana
$282
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
20 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday or within 15 days, whichever comes first.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday or within 15 days, whichever comes first.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Required. Earned, unused vacation must be paid at separation, and can't be forfeited by policy.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $282 · Max duration: 20 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 12 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Louisiana WARN page →
Maine
$649–$1,135*
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
State law
Notice: 90 days for closings and relocations; mass layoffs reported to state within 7 days
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday or within 2 weeks of the employee's demand, whichever comes first.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- Same as a termination.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Required for employers with 11 or more employees. Earned paid vacation must be paid at separation.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $649–$1,135* · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 12 months after last day of work State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- State rules 26 M.R.S. § 625-B
- Who's covered
- Covered establishment with 100+ persons (prior 12 months)
- What triggers notice
- Closing or relocation; mass layoff (33% and 50+, or 500+)
- Notice period
- 90 days for closings and relocations; mass layoffs reported to state within 7 days
- Penalties / extras
- Severance of 1 week's pay per year of service; fines $500/day (notice) and up to $1,000 per employee (severance)
- Official WARN notices
- Maine WARN page →
Maryland
$430
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
State law
Notice: 60 days
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Required unless your written policy, given at hire, says unused leave is forfeited.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $430 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — up to 18 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- State rules Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. §§ 11-301 to 11-305 (Economic Stabilization Act)
- Who's covered
- 50+ employees
- What triggers notice
- Layoff of at least 25% of workforce or 15+ employees, whichever is greater, over 3 months
- Notice period
- 60 days
- Penalties / extras
- Revised regulations effective Oct. 13, 2025
- Official WARN notices
- Maryland WARN page →
Massachusetts
$1,105 (+ dependents)*
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
30 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
State law
Notice: No mandatory state notice period
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- On the last day of work.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Required. Earned vacation is treated as wages and must be paid on the final day, along with other final wages.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $1,105 (+ dependents)* · Max duration: 30 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 18, 29 or 36 months (employers with 2–19) State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- State rules M.G.L. c. 151A, § 71A
- Who's covered
- See federal WARN
- What triggers notice
- See federal WARN
- Notice period
- No mandatory state notice period
- Penalties / extras
- State law defines advance notice of a plant closing as voluntary; federal WARN applies
- Official WARN notices
- Massachusetts WARN page →
Michigan
$530
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
State law
Notice: No mandatory state period (federal WARN applies)
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $530 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Not listed in our source chart. Check with your state's insurance department. State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- State rules MCL 450.731–450.738 (voluntary)
- Who's covered
- See federal WARN
- What triggers notice
- State only encourages early notice of closings/relocations (25+ employees)
- Notice period
- No mandatory state period (federal WARN applies)
- Penalties / extras
- No state penalty
- Official WARN notices
- Michigan WARN page →
Minnesota
$611 or $948†
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
State law
Notice: No mandatory state notice period
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- Within 24 hours of the employee's written demand.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday, or the following payday if it falls within 5 days, and no more than 20 days after the last day.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $611 or $948† · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 18 or 36 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- State rules Minn. Stat. § 116L.976
- Who's covered
- See federal WARN
- What triggers notice
- State encourages early notice of plant closings (50+ job losses), substantial layoffs or relocations
- Notice period
- No mandatory state notice period
- Penalties / extras
- Employers giving federal WARN notice must report names, addresses and occupations of affected employees to the state
- Official WARN notices
- Minnesota WARN page →
Mississippi
$235
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- No state final pay law. Pay by the next regular payday as a practical standard.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- No state final pay law. Pay by the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $235 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 12 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Mississippi WARN page →
Missouri
$320
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
20 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- On the day of discharge. Penalties apply if the employee asks for final pay in writing and it isn't paid within 7 days.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- No state rule. Pay by the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $320 · Max duration: 20 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 18, 29 or 36 months (employers under 20) State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Missouri WARN page →
Montana
$767
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
24 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will, with an important exception: after a probationary period, Montana's Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act requires "good cause" for firing.
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- Immediately, unless your written policy allows payment by the next regular payday or within 15 days, whichever is earlier.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday or within 15 days, whichever is earlier.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Required. Earned vacation is treated as wages and must be paid at separation.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $767 · Max duration: 24 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Not listed in our source chart. Check with your state's insurance department. State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Montana WARN page →
Nebraska
$582
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
State law
Notice: 90 days
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday or within 2 weeks, whichever comes first.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday or within 2 weeks, whichever comes first.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Required. Earned, unused vacation must be paid at separation.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $582 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 6 or 12 months (employers under 20) State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- State rules LB 921 (2026), Nebraska Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
- Who's covered
- 100+ employees (excluding part-time)
- What triggers notice
- Business closing or mass layoff of 100+ full-time at a single site (no % test)
- Notice period
- 90 days
- Penalties / extras
- Civil penalty up to $100/day, enforced by the Department of Labor only; no private suit
- Official WARN notices
- Nebraska WARN page →
Nevada
$657
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- Immediately. Penalties start if wages aren't paid within 3 days.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday or within 7 days, whichever comes first.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $657 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Not listed in our source chart. Check with your state's insurance department. State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Nevada WARN page →
New Hampshire
$427
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
State law
Notice: 60 days
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- Within 72 hours.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday, or within 72 hours if the employee gave one pay period's notice.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $427 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 18, 29 or 36 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- State rules RSA 275-F
- Who's covered
- 100+ employees (excluding part-time), or 100+ working 3,000+ hours/week
- What triggers notice
- Plant closing; mass layoff of 25+ (33% of full-time) or 250+
- Notice period
- 60 days
- Penalties / extras
- Back pay up to 60 days or half the days employed, whichever is shorter
- Official WARN notices
- New Hampshire WARN page → New Hampshire does not publish a public WARN list; link goes to NH Rapid Response.
New Jersey
$905
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
State law
Notice: 90 days
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $905 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 18, 29 or 36 months (small employers) State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- State rules N.J. Stat. § 34:21-1 et seq. (as amended by P.L. 2019, c. 423)
- Who's covered
- 100+ employees
- What triggers notice
- Termination, transfer or mass layoff causing 50+ job losses at or reporting to an NJ establishment in 30 days
- Notice period
- 90 days
- Penalties / extras
- Mandatory severance of 1 week of pay per full year; plus 4 weeks of pay if notice is short
- Official WARN notices
- New Jersey WARN page →
New Mexico
$624–$674*
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- Within 5 days, or 10 days if pay is based on tasks, pieces, or commission.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $624–$674* · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 6 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- New Mexico WARN page →
New York
$869
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
State law
Notice: 90 days
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Must be paid unless your written policy clearly says unused vacation is forfeited at separation.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $869 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — up to 36 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- State rules N.Y. Lab. Law § 860 et seq.; 12 NYCRR Part 921
- Who's covered
- 50+ full-time employees in New York
- What triggers notice
- Plant closing of 25+; mass layoff of 25+ (33% of site) or 250+
- Notice period
- 90 days
- Penalties / extras
- Back wages and benefits; civil penalty
- Official WARN notices
- New York WARN page →
North Carolina
$350
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
20 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Depends on your policy, but forfeiture is only allowed if employees were told in writing in advance.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $350 · Max duration: 20 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 18 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- North Carolina WARN page →
North Dakota
$815
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Generally required. Limited exceptions apply only if you told employees in writing at hire, such as for employees with less than one year of service.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $815 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 39 weeks State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- North Dakota WARN page → Look for "WARN Notices 2015 to present" PDF on the documents page.
Ohio
$624–$842*
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
State law
Notice: 60 days
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday or within 15 days, whichever comes first.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday or within 15 days, whichever comes first.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $624–$842* · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 12 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- State rules Ohio Rev. Code § 4113.31
- Who's covered
- Employers covered by federal WARN (100+ employees)
- What triggers notice
- Plant closing or mass layoff; state text adds 50+ at a single site in any 30-day period
- Notice period
- 60 days
- Penalties / extras
- Notice also to ODJFS and chief elected officials of the municipality and county
- Official WARN notices
- Ohio WARN page →
Oklahoma
$649
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
16 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $649 · Max duration: 16 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — at least 63 days State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Oklahoma WARN page →
Oregon
$902
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
State law
Notice: 60 days
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the end of the first business day after termination.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- On the last day if the employee gave 48 hours' notice; otherwise within 5 business days or by the next regular payday, whichever comes first.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $902 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 9 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- State rules Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 285A.510–285A.522
- Who's covered
- Federal WARN definitions (100+ employees)
- What triggers notice
- Federal WARN triggers
- Notice period
- 60 days
- Penalties / extras
- Adds a state-agency notification requirement
- Official WARN notices
- Oregon WARN page →
Pennsylvania
$605–$613*
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $605–$613* · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 9 months (employers with 2–19) State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Pennsylvania WARN page →
Rhode Island
$777–$971*
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday (within 24 hours if the business is closing, merging, or relocating).
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Required for employees with at least one year of service.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $777–$971* · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — up to 18 months (limits apply) State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Rhode Island WARN page →
South Carolina
$350
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
20 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- Within 48 hours or by the next regular payday, but no later than 30 days.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- Within 48 hours or by the next regular payday, but no later than 30 days.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $350 · Max duration: 20 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — rest of the month plus 6 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- South Carolina WARN page →
South Dakota
$575
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday. You may hold final pay until the employee returns company property.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday, with the same exception for company property.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $575 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 12 to 36 months (employers under 20) State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- South Dakota WARN page →
Tennessee
$325
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
20 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
State law
Notice: No set number of days in statute (federal 60 days for 100+ employers)
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday or within 21 days, whichever is later.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday or within 21 days, whichever is later.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $325 · Max duration: 20 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Not listed in our source chart. Check with your state's insurance department. State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- State rules Tenn. Code §§ 50-1-601 to 604
- Who's covered
- 50–99 full-time employees (fills gap below federal WARN)
- What triggers notice
- Reduction of 50+ over any 3 months from closing, modernization or relocation
- Notice period
- No set number of days in statute (federal 60 days for 100+ employers)
- Penalties / extras
- No statutory penalty
- Official WARN notices
- Tennessee WARN page →
Texas
$605
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- Within 6 calendar days of discharge.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $605 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — up to 9 months (if not COBRA-eligible) State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Texas WARN page →
Utah
$806
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- Within 24 hours of separation.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $806 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 12 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Utah WARN page →
Vermont
$751
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
State law
Notice: 45 days to the state; 30 days to local officials and bargaining units
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- Within 72 hours.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday, or the following Friday if there is no regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $751 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 18 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- State rules 21 V.S.A. §§ 411-418 (Notice of Potential Layoffs Act)
- Who's covered
- Employers with 50+ employees affected
- What triggers notice
- Closing or mass layoff of 50+ employees over a 90-day period
- Notice period
- 45 days to the state; 30 days to local officials and bargaining units
- Penalties / extras
- Must pay all unpaid wages and compensation owed to laid-off workers
- Official WARN notices
- Vermont WARN page →
Virginia
$478
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $478 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 12 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Virginia WARN page →
Washington
$1,208
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
State law
Notice: 60 days
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $1,208 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Not listed in our source chart. Check with your state's insurance department. State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- State rules RCW 49.45
- Who's covered
- 50+ employees in Washington (excluding part-time)
- What triggers notice
- Business closing of 50+; mass layoff of 50+ in 30 days (no % test)
- Notice period
- 60 days
- Penalties / extras
- Back pay up to 60 days; civil penalty up to $500/day; employees on paid family/medical leave cannot be included in a mass layoff
- Official WARN notices
- Washington WARN page →
West Virginia
$662
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $662 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 18 months (employers under 20) State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- West Virginia WARN page →
Wisconsin
$370
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
State law
Notice: 60 days
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $370 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 18 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- State rules Wis. Stat. § 109.07
- Who's covered
- 50+ employees in Wisconsin
- What triggers notice
- Closing affecting 25+; mass layoff of 25% or 25 workers (whichever is greater), or 500+
- Notice period
- 60 days
- Penalties / extras
- Back pay/benefits; enforced by DWD
- Official WARN notices
- Wisconsin WARN page →
Wyoming
$671
Max weekly unemployment benefit (as of July 2026)
26 weeks
Max duration of unemployment benefits
Federal
60 days' notice; employers with 100+ employees
Your rights if you're laid off
- Employment type
- At-will (an employer can generally end employment for any lawful reason, with no notice required).
- Final paycheck (laid off / fired)
- By the next regular payday.
- Final paycheck (if you quit)
- By the next regular payday.
- Unused vacation / PTO
- Not required by state law; depends on your employer's written policy or contract.
- Unemployment benefits
- Max weekly benefit: $671 · Max duration: 26 weeks (as of July 2026). File a claim / state UI agency →
- Health coverage (mini-COBRA)
- Yes — 12 months State continuation laws mostly cover employers with fewer than 20 employees (federal COBRA covers larger ones).
Layoff notice (WARN)
- State WARN law
- Federal WARN applies No separate state mini-WARN law. Federal WARN covers employers with 100+ employees when 50+ workers lose jobs at one site; 60 days' notice (29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.).
- Official WARN notices
- Wyoming WARN page → Wyoming does not publish WARN notices publicly.
Sources
Where these rules come from.
- Unemployment maximums and durations: U.S. Department of Labor, Significant Provisions of State UI Laws, July 2026 (PDF). Some states vary duration with the unemployment rate.
- Final paycheck and PTO payout: HR Tally, Final Paycheck Laws by State (updated Oct 20, 2026), a compilation of state statutes; see also the U.S. DOL last paycheck page.
- State WARN laws: ClauseAudit, Mini-WARN Act states and LayoffData, WARN laws by state, with statute citations shown per state; federal WARN: U.S. DOL.
- Mini-COBRA: Mineral, State Mini-COBRA Laws (v4.0, Oct 2025, PDF). States not listed there are shown as "check with your state's insurance department."
- At-will employment: every state except Montana (Montana Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act, Mont. Code Ann. § 39-2-901 et seq.).
- WARN and unemployment links: official state agency websites, checked Oct 27, 2026.