It is vital that you check your paychecks, especially if you are an hourly worker.
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Your paychecks contain important information that your employer is legally required to get right.
For example, your pay stub should show the hours you worked, your hourly rate, and any deductions taken from your wages.
If you notice that information is incorrect, it could mean your employer is breaking the law.
For example, if the hours listed on your pay stub are wrong, that could mean you worked off the clock or that your employer reduced the hours on your time sheet and is not paying you for all the time you worked. That is illegal.
If you see deductions on your paycheck that you did not authorize or that are not legally required, your employer may be improperly taking money from your wages. That is also illegal.
If you notice these types of problems, you should bring them to the attention of your supervisor, human resources, or another appropriate person at the company.
If your employer takes action against you for raising these concerns, that may also violate the law.
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