Federal law does not mandate paycheck stubs for worker but the Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to keep accurate records of employees wages and hours worked. And VA, unlike many other states, follows federal law (i.e. does not require employer-issued pay stubs). This means that your wife has the right to request herr payroll records in order to make suere that her wages, work hours and tax/benefits deductions are correct.Here is a link to a site that will provide further information:http://www.employmentlawhandbook.com/wage-payment-laws/state-wage-payment-laws/virginia/