Pay Stub Requirements — What Your Paycheck Must Show

What Your Pay Stub Must Include

California Labor Code § 226 requires every wage statement to show:

1. Gross wages earned — total before deductions
2. Total hours worked — with regular and overtime hours shown separately
3. All deductions — taxes, SDI, union dues, etc.
4. Net wages paid — your take-home amount
5. Pay period dates — the start and end date of the period covered
6. Your name — or last four digits of your SSN
7. Employer name and address — the county IHSS office or managing agency

Your Right to Records

You have the right to inspect or receive a copy of your payroll records within 21 days of requesting them. Request must be in writing to your county IHSS payroll department.

What to Do If Your Pay Stub Is Wrong

1. Contact your county IHSS payroll office in writing
2. Keep a copy of all timesheets and pay stubs
3. If unresolved, file a claim with the Labor Commissioner: 1-844-522-6734

Damages: $50 for the first violation, $100 per subsequent violation, up to $4,000 total plus attorney fees.