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MA S2447

Protecting employees who receive wages by payroll debit cards


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Introduced
04/19/2018
In Committee
04/19/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to protect employees who receive wages by payroll debit cards,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2447).

AI Summary

This bill aims to protect employees who receive wages by payroll debit cards. Key provisions include: 1. Employers must provide written notice to employees on payment options, ensure employees can access their full wages without fees, and obtain informed consent before paying by payroll debit card. 2. Employers and their agents are prohibited from engaging in unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices, and cannot require employees to accept wages by payroll debit card as a condition of employment. 3. Employers must provide local access to employees to withdraw wages from their payroll debit card accounts without any fees. 4. The bill prohibits certain fees related to payroll debit cards and requires financial institutions to provide periodic statements to account holders. 5. The Attorney General's Office is responsible for enforcing the law and individuals have a private right of action for violations. The bill aims to ensure employees who receive wages via payroll debit cards can access their full earnings without incurring unreasonable fees or costs.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/19/2018)

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