What Final Pay Should Include
You want to check that your last payslip covers everything you are owed.
Final pay is the part of a dismissal you can check with a calculator, even while the question of fairness stays open.
What it means
It is the last payment your employer makes when your job ends. It can cover unpaid salary, unused annual leave and notice pay.
What it includes depends on your contract and how your job ended, so there is no single formula for every case.
Why it matters to you
A shortfall here is usually a calculation problem, separate from whether the dismissal was fair, and it can be quicker to fix.
Checking it also gives you a factual record of how your job ended, which helps if a wider dispute follows.
What should be included
Compare your final payslip with your contract. Check unused leave and any notice period pay owed, and confirm your EPF contributions run to your last working day.
If a figure looks wrong, raise it in writing as a separate issue from the dismissal.
For the fairness question, your 60-day window runs separately, so check it on the deadline calculator.
If your final pay was short or delayed after your dismissal, an independent lawyer can review your dates and documents. They can take the claim forward if you have grounds.
For people seeking legal representation. For general information, please use our guides and tools.
First contact: general facts only, such as date, location, employment status and a short summary. Keep documents private until an identified independent lawyer contacts you and specifically requests them.
Common questions
How soon should I receive my final pay?
Timing can vary by employer and contract, but an unreasonable delay is worth raising directly. Ask your employer in writing for a clear date if none has been given.
What if my final pay looks lower than expected?
Compare it line by line against your contract and recent payslips, including unused leave and any notice pay owed, since a shortfall can be a simple calculation error.
Keep reading
If your final pay was short or delayed after your dismissal, an independent lawyer can review your dates and documents. They can take the claim forward if you have grounds.
For people seeking legal representation. For general information, please use our guides and tools.
First contact: general facts only, such as date, location, employment status and a short summary. Keep documents private until an identified independent lawyer contacts you and specifically requests them.