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GA HB947
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/25/2014
Primary Sponsor
Josh Clark
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AI Summary
- Allows employers to pay wages and salaries via prepaid debit card, but employees must be given the option to be paid by check or electronic credit transfer instead
- Requires employers to provide written notice explaining the available payment methods and any fees, service charges, or other costs associated with each method
- If an employee fails to designate a preferred payment method within 7 days of receiving written notice, the employer may default to paying by prepaid debit card
- Employees retain a permanent right to switch from prepaid debit card to check or electronic credit transfer at any time; failure to respond within the 7-day window does not waive this right
- Offered as a Senate amendment by Senator Shafer of the 48th district to HB 947 and was adopted
Legislative Description
Labor and industrial relations; payment of wages by credit to prepaid debit card; provisions
Last Action
House Conference Committee Appointed 98th, 72nd, 24th
3/20/2014
Full Bill Text
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