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cbg
There's no law that says you have to, no.
I'm not where I can look up when final pay has to be released by in your state (I think it's next regular payday but I won't swear to it till I can confirm it) but whatever time it is, if your employer does not release your final check, release or no release, by that time you can file a complaint with the state DOL. They have no right to hold wages for hours worked waiting on a release form. They might be able to withhold unused vacation time or severance until you sign a release, but not earned wages.