Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 50 - Employment Law. > Article 4 - Labor Conditions; Payment of Wages, 50-4-1 through 50-4-33. > Section 50-4-5 - Employees quitting employment.

Section 50-4-5 - Employees quitting employment.

50-4-5. Employees quitting employment.

Whenever an employee (not having a written contract for a definite period) quits or resigns his employment, the wages or compensation shall become due and be payable at the next succeeding payday. Nothing in this section shall prohibit or restrict the right of the employer to make immediate payment at the time of quitting.