Things your employer should tell you

Washington employees

If you are an employee in Washington State, your employer should provide you with the following information:

• Paystubs every pay period
• The amount you were paid in tips or service charges
• The amounts you have accrued in sick leave
• Your pay records back three years, if you ask for it
• Your personnel file, if you ask for it

Seattle employees

Seattle employees should get some extra information, including:

• The employer’s name and address
• Your rate of pay
• Whether or not you are entitled to overtime
• How tips or service charges are paid
• When payday is

Seattle independent contractors

Seattle independent contractors are entitled to the same information as Seattle employees.

Read more about Payroll & Personnel Records on the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries website.