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Committee hears bill to require plain-language pay-stub explanations for new hires
Summary
Lawmakers heard Senate Bill 906, which would require employers to give new hires a written, plain-language explanation of pay rates, payroll codes and deductions and to update that guidance annually; supporters said it would reduce payroll disputes and improve transparency.
Senate Bill 906 would require employers to give every employee, at the time of hire, a written explanation of the earnings and deductions shown on required itemized pay statements and to review and update that information by Jan. 1 each year.
The bill’s sponsor and supporters told the House Committee on Labor and Workplace Standards on May 5 that many pay stubs use acronyms and technical payroll codes that workers do not understand, and that clearer documentation would prevent disputes and reduce filings at the Bureau of Labor and Industries.
Senator Kathleen Taylor, the bill sponsor, told the committee: "[The bill] requires employers to provide, at the time of hire, a written…
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