Pay Stub
A document provided by an employer to an employee detailing earnings and deductions for a specific pay period.
Definition
A pay stub, also known as an earnings statement or wage statement, is a critical document that employers are now legally mandated to provide to their employees in Ohio. It serves as a comprehensive record of an employee's compensation, itemizing gross wages, all additions, and all deductions for a given pay period. This transparency allows employees to verify the accuracy of their pay, understand how their net pay is calculated, and track contributions to benefits, taxes, and other withholdings. The Ohio Pay Stub Protection Act specifies the exact information that must be included on these statements, ensuring clarity and accountability in wage payments.