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AR SB539

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Breanne Davis

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Employers must provide written notice to employees at least 21 days in advance before deducting wages to recoup overpayments.
  • Employers may deduct no more than 20% of an employee's gross wages per pay period to recoup overpayments.
  • Written notice must specify the amount of overpayment, the calculation method used, and the cause of the overpayment.
  • Employers who violate these requirements must return all improper deductions and pay employees liquidated damages equal to the amount of improper deductions.
  • These requirements do not apply to overpayments discovered after only one pay period or to employees in grant-funded positions.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Regarding The Payment Of Wages; And To Establish Parameters Regarding The Recoupment Of Overpayments By Employers.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/16/2021

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