Is it illegal for the previous employer to deny my request for a pay stub?
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Is it illegal for the previous employer to deny my request for a pay stub?
Asked on January 4, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No, it's not illegal. A previous employer is under no obligation to provide you with paperwork, including a pay stub or other evidence of employment or salary. You may need to try to prove salary, if that's the issue, by some other means--e.g. with your W-2 or 1099 for the year, or by getting a print out of deposits from bank, or by a tax return, etc.
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