IrelandMy employer won't give me a payslip.
Your employer must give you a written payslip on or before each payday under the Payment of Wages Act 1991. If they don’t, you can complain to the Workplace Relations Commission.
What the Law Says
The Payment of Wages Act 1991 sets out your right to receive a payslip — a clear, written record of your pay and deductions — every time you are paid.
Under Irish law, your employer must give you a payslip in writing on or before the day you are paid. This applies to all employees, including part-time, temporary, and casual workers.
The payslip must show your gross pay (before deductions), any deductions made (like tax, PRSI, or pension contributions), and your net pay (take-home amount). It must be provided free of charge.
This requirement is mandatory — your employer cannot refuse, delay, or charge you for it. Even if you’re paid in cash or via bank transfer, a written payslip is still required.
Statutory TextAn employer shall, on or before the day on which a payment of wages is made to an employee, furnish the employee with a written statement of wages.
— Payment of Wages Act 1991, s. 4 — Statement of wages
What to Do
Ask your employer in writing for a payslip — keep a copy of your request.
If they still refuse, make a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) using their online form.
The WRC can order your employer to provide past payslips and may issue a sanction for non-compliance.
You have 6 months from the date of the breach to file a complaint — this deadline can be extended to 12 months in exceptional circumstances.
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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-06-08.