Most states have laws that require employers to pay employees their wages with some minimum frequency—usually either twice a month (semi-monthly) or every other week (bi-weekly)—and some states require weekly or monthly payment of wages.

These laws are known as payday laws and also dictate when an employee who has been fired/terminated or quit must be paid their final paycheck—in some states, immediately; in some states within a certain number of days; and in some states on the next regularly-scheduled payday.

Payday laws vary from state to state and are usually included in a state’s statutes—often in the labor code or other statutes governing employer-employee relations.

In Wyoming, the state statutes require employers to pay employees at least once per month, with wages due and payable on regular paydays designated in advance by the employer. If an employee is terminated, Wyoming law stipulates that the final paycheck must be given on the next regular payday following the date of termination, or if the employee requests it, within five working days. However, this does not apply if the employee is responsible for money, property, records, or a written inventory of goods; in such cases, the employer may take an additional ten days to audit and adjust the accounts before paying final wages. It's important to note that these regulations can be subject to change, and an attorney can provide the most current legal advice based on the latest Wyoming statutes and federal law.