Wage & Backpay Calculator Guide for North Carolina

How the limitation period applies

The controlling primary authority for North Carolina wage backpay - NC Gen Stat § 95-25.6 (NC Wage and Hour Act) and 29 USC § 216(b) (FLSA) is NC Gen Stat § 95-25.6.

NC Gen Stat § 95-25.6. Every employer shall pay each employee all wages earned during each pay period on the regular payday. No employer shall withhold any part of an employee's wages unless the employer is required or authorized to do so by state or federal law, or authorized in writing by the employee... Upon termination of employment, all wages earned shall be paid on or before the next regular payday.

Related statutes

29 USC § 216(b) — FLSA - Liquidated damages; attorney's fees

Any employer who violates the provisions of section 206 or section 207 of this title shall be liable to the employee or employees affected in the amount of their unpaid minimum wages, or their unpaid overtime compensation, and in an additional equal amount as liquidated damages.

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Sources

• NC Gen Stat § 95-25.6 — Payment of wages
• 29 USC § 216(b) — FLSA - Liquidated damages; attorney's fees

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