What can I do if my previous employer won’t give me past pay stubs?
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What can I do if my previous employer won’t give me past pay stubs?
It says that it’s beyond the end of the year and can only give me a W-2. However, I need pay stubs for social security.
Asked on January 20, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Federal law does not require paycheck stubs for workers, however it does require employers to keep accurate records of employees’ wages and hours worked. Also, your employer must give you a paycheck stub if it’s legally mandated in your state, and my research suggests that they are required to be given you in PA. As to past pay stubs, you'll have to contact the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance for further information or you can contact an employment law attorney in your state.
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