Bill > H2161

This bill amends Section 148 of Chapter 149 to require employers who pay wages through methods other than traditional checks or drafts (such as direct deposit, pay cards, or digital payment platforms) to also provide employees with the option to receive their wages via a check or draft at no additional cost. The legislation aims to ensure employees have fair and accessible ways to receive their full compensation without being charged fees or having their wages reduced by payment method restrictions. By mandating that alternative payment methods must still offer a free check option, the bill seeks to protect workers' rights to receive their full earnings without incurring extra expenses related to wage payment mechanisms.