Lost your pay stubs from a previous job? Whether you need them for taxes, a mortgage application, an insurance claim, or personal records, getting payroll documents from years ago can feel impossible—but it isn’t.
In this episode of Pay Stub Academy by Real Check Stubs, Allen and Kristen walk you through exactly how to retrieve old pay stubs, even from jobs you left years ago. Learn:
- Who to contact first—HR or payroll—and what to say to get results
- How to request alternative documents like W-2s or employment verification letters
- The role state laws play in employer record-keeping requirements
- What to do if your former employer no longer exists
- How banks, payroll providers, and gig work platforms can help
- Simple fixes for online portal access issues
- When and how to use legitimate pay stub generators to recreate accurate records
Packed with practical steps, insider tips, and legal insights, this episode gives you every tool you need to recover your lost pay stubs—quickly, legally, and with confidence.
Reference: Get a pay stub from an old job, even if it was not the last one
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