What to do if my ex-employer is not willing to give me my last paystub?
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What to do if my ex-employer is not willing to give me my last paystub?
The State Franchise Tax Board needs it to tally the state tax deductions on my W2. Paychex offered me 2 options: Either my ex-employer sends a request on my behalf to send me the paystub, or I obtain my records through a court-ordered subpoena. Now, what is court-ordered subpoena? And how do I obtain court-ordered subpoena?
Asked on November 14, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You should check with your state's labor department first. This may be a state labor law violation for failing to provide you your last paystub. If you require a subpoena because that agency cannot help you, then you should contact a lawyer to file in court demanding a court-ordered subpoena (which forces a person or entity or both to comply with a demand for documents and information).
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