An employee who quits without giving 72-hours prior notice may request that his or her final wage payment be mailed to a designated address. If the employee quits without notice, the employer must make the payment of final wages within 72 hours of being notified.Under this law, you must provide all earned wages to employees on or before their last day of work. In California, an employer is required to pay a final paycheck on an employee's last day of work or within 72 hours of that last shift. If an employee resigns without providing at least 72 hours' notice, the employer must provide the final paycheck within 72 hours of the resignation. Except for specific limitations, employers can generally cut an employee's pay or work hours, but they need to let you know ahead of time. Employment in California is at-will. If an employee resigns without providing at least 72 hours' notice, the employer must provide the final paycheck within 72 hours of the resignation. Employment in California is at-will. If you quit without notice, then your employer has 72 hours to give you your final paycheck.