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Understand state law requirements for payment of wages such as methods of payment, providing earnings statements, permitted and prohibited deductions, how to handle final paychecks including payment for earned vacation or paid time off. Learn what types of compensation are considered wages, and which compensation information is public.
Use these model documents with the discussion on “Paychecks”:
- Job Offer Letter and Start of Employment Notice, LMC model form (doc)
- Contract Confirmation Letter, LMC model form (doc)