(1) An employer shall give or cause to be given to an employee a statement in writing specifying clearly the gross amount of the wages payable to the employee and the nature and amount of any deduction therefrom and the employer shall take such reasonable steps as are necessary to ensure that both the matter to which the statement relates and the statement are treated confidentially by the employer and his agents and by any other employees.
(2) A statement under this section shall be given to the employee concerned -
(a) if the relevant payment is made by a mode specified in section 2(1)(f), as soon as may be thereafter,
(b) if the payment is made by a mode of payment specified in regulations under section 2(1)(h), at such time as may be specified in the regulations,
(c) if the payment is made by any other mode of payment, at the time of the payment.
(3) Where a statement under this section contains an error or omission, the statement shall be regarded as complying with the provisions
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