EmploymentQuestion 1088 of 1605
A former employee requests copies of their wage statements. The employer:
a.May charge $1,000 for the copies
b.Must first get the employee to sign a non-disclosure agreement
c.May ignore the request entirely
d.Must provide access to or copies of the requested payroll records within the time the law allows
Explanation
Under Labor Code §226(c) and related provisions, employees and former employees may request copies of their wage statements and payroll records, and the employer must comply within the statutory timeframe (generally 21 days for wage statements). Failing to provide them can subject the employer to penalties.
Law Reference: Labor Code §226(c); records accessPractice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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