California Pay Stub Regulations

- 5 Things You Need To Know

Are Pay Stubs Required by Law in California?

In California, employers are legally required to provide pay stubs to their employees. California labor law specifies this obligation.

How Often Do You Need a Pay Stub in California?

Pay stubs are a must with every paycheck for employees in California, regardless of their employment status.

What Information Must Be on a Pay Stub in California?

A California pay stub should include gross wages, net wages, deductions, employer's name and address, and employee's name with the last four digits of SSN.

Additional Pay Stub Regulations in California

Employers must also account for overtime, double-time wages, meal and rest period premium payments, and maintain accurate employment records.

California State Payroll Taxes

  • State income tax
  • State disability insurance (SDI)
  • California state unemployment insurance (SUI) tax (only employer contributions)
  • Employment Training Tax (ETT) (only employer contributions)

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