Small Business
6 articles
There's no federal law requiring pay stubs — but most states have their own rules. Here's what employers actually have to provide, and why issuing stubs is smart either way.
Landlords, lenders, and employers rely on pay stubs to verify income — and fraudulent ones do circulate. Here are the red flags that reveal a fake and how to verify the real thing.
Invoices and pay stubs both involve getting paid, but they're opposites: one requests payment, the other records it. Here's how they differ and which one you need.
Setting up PTO for the first time? Learn the common policy types, accrual vs. front-loading, carryover rules, and the state mandates small employers can't ignore.
Employees and employers don't need to keep pay records forever — but tossing them too soon causes problems. Here's how long to hold pay stubs, W-2s, and payroll records.
Freelancers and contractors don't get pay stubs from an employer — but they still need proof of income. Here's how and why to create your own.
