EmploymentQuestion 1083 of 1605
With each paycheck, Labor Code §226 requires the employer to furnish an itemized wage statement showing information such as:
a.The employee's medical history
b.Gross wages, hours worked, deductions, net wages, and the employer's name and address
c.Only the net amount, with no detail
d.The names of the company's clients
Explanation
Labor Code §226 requires an accurate, itemized wage statement each pay period showing gross wages, total hours worked (for non-exempt employees), all deductions, net wages, pay period dates, the employee's name and identifiers, and the employer's legal name and address. Employers must keep copies for at least three years.
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