What are the legal requirements regarding information on pay stubs?

California Labor Code Section 226 outlines the requirements for private employers. Employers are required to provide employees, either as a detachable part of the check, draft or voucher paying employee wages, or separately when wages are paid by personal check or cash, an accurate itemized statement in writing, showing:

• Gross wages earned;
• Total hours worked for nonexempt employees;
• The number of piece-rate units earned and any applicable piece rate if the employee is paid on a piece-rate basis;