Though there’s no federal requirement, most state labor laws require that businesses provide a way for employees to see their paycheck statements, also known as pay stubs, with every paycheck — even if they’re paid via direct deposit or with a payroll card. Pay stubs are issued on each pay day, and include the following information: General information such as the employee’s name, the date, pay period and hours worked, taxes deducted from an employee’s pay, additional deductions subtracted from the employee’s paycheck for purposes such as retirement plan contributions, health insurance benefits or wage garnishments, and earnings including base wage, any overtime and additional income like tips, commissions or bonuses.