In the case of an unclaimed paycheck, the employer can hold the check indefinitely until the employee or heirs claim the paycheck.

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According to the law, employers are required to turn over unclaimed paychecks after a certain period of time (typically one or two years) to the state as unclaimed property. The exact time frame varies by state. Therefore, employers cannot hold unclaimed paychecks indefinitely.

In the Case of an Unclaimed Paycheck, the Employer Can