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GA HB947

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2014

Primary Sponsor

Josh Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

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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