What are the rules on final paychecks in North Carolina?

Generally, under N. C. Gen. Stat. § 95-25.7, an employer must issue a final paycheck to a terminated employee on or before the next regularly scheduled pay date. Likewise, pursuant to N. C. Gen. Stat. § 95-25.7, an employee who quits his or her job is entitled to receive his or her final paycheck on or before the next regularly scheduled pay date.