Pay Stub Requirements in New Jersey
New Jersey (NJ) · Pay stub rules · Last reviewed July 2026
Federal rule
None
State statement
Usually required
Keep records
3+ years
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. New Jersey 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.
New Jersey Labor-Law Snapshot
Beyond pay-stub rules, the New Jersey minimum wage is $15.92/hour (about $8.67 above the federal $7.25), overtime is about $23.88/hour, and a final paycheck is generally due by the next regular payday on discharge — figures your stubs need to reflect.
For New Jersey employers these rules interact with timekeeping: accurate, audit-logged hours drive overtime, sick-leave accrual, final pay, and break records. New Jersey sets no statewide meal-break requirement and does not mandate paid rest breaks; a final paycheck is due by the next regular payday when an employee resigns. Confirm current New Jersey figures with the state labor office before relying on any single number.
Official Sources
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Pay Stub Rules in Other States
New Jersey Pay Stub Rules: Frequently Asked Questions
Are employers required to give pay stubs in New Jersey?
There's no federal pay-stub law, but most states require a wage statement each pay period. New Jersey employers should confirm the local format and delivery rules.
What must a New Jersey pay stub include?
Typically gross wages, hours worked, pay rate, all deductions, net pay, and the pay-period dates — and in some states, accrued sick leave.
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