Can I be paid in cash, and if so, am I entitled to an itemized wage statement?

Yes. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 226(a), semimonthly or every time you are paid your wages, whether by check, in cash, or otherwise, you must be given a detachable part of the check or a separate writing showing required information. Note: Effective January 1, 2008, only the last four digits of your social security number, or an employee identification number other than a social security number may be shown on the itemized statement. (Labor Code Section 226(a)(7)) The following information is required to be on your itemized statement:

  1. Gross wages earned
  2. Total hours worked (not required for salaried exempt employees)
  3. The number of piece-rate units earned and any applicable piece rate if the employee is paid on a piece rate basis
  4. All deductions (all deductions made on written orders of the employee may be aggregated and shown as one item)
  5. Net wages earned
  6. The inclusive dates of the period for which the employee is paid
  7. The name of the employee and the last four digits of his or her social security number or an employee identification number other than a social security number
  8. The name and address of the legal entity that is the employer
  9. All applicable hourly rates in effect during the pay period, and the corresponding number of hours worked at each hourly rate by the employee

Click here for an example of an itemized wage statement (pay stub) as required by Labor Code Section 226 for an employee paid an hourly wage. Note: This itemized statement is not applicable to an employee whose compensation is solely based on a salary and who is exempt from payment of overtime under Labor Code Section 515(a) or any applicable Industrial Welfare Commission Order.

Click here for an example of an itemized wage statement (pay stub) as required by Labor Code Section 226 for an employee paid on a piece rate basis.

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