Pay Stub Requirements in Minnesota

Are Pay Stubs Required?

There is no federal law requiring pay stubs, but most states require employers to give each employee a written or electronic wage statement every pay period. Minnesota employers should confirm the specific format and delivery rules that apply locally.

What a Pay Stub Usually Must Show

Commonly required items include gross wages, hours worked, the pay rate, every deduction, net pay, the pay-period dates, and identifying information for the employer and employee. Some states also require showing accrued sick leave.

Recordkeeping

Keep payroll records for at least three years under federal law — some states require longer. Accurate time records are the foundation of an accurate, defensible pay stub.

Minnesota Labor-Law Snapshot

Beyond pay-stub rules, the Minnesota minimum wage is $11.41/hour (about $4.16 above the federal $7.25), overtime is about $17.12/hour, and a final paycheck is generally due immediately (within 24 hours of the employee's demand) on discharge — figures your stubs need to reflect.

For Minnesota employers these rules interact with timekeeping: accurate, audit-logged hours drive overtime, sick-leave accrual, final pay, and break records. Minnesota requires meal breaks on longer shifts and requires paid rest breaks; a final paycheck is due by the next regular payday when an employee resigns. Confirm current Minnesota figures with the state labor office before relying on any single number.

Official Sources

• U.S. DOL — Minimum wage by state
• U.S. DOL — State overtime
• U.S. DOL — State labor offices

More Minnesota Guides

Pay Stub Rules in Other States

Minnesota Pay Stub Rules: Frequently Asked Questions