H 2163
An Act clarifying the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees
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Bill overview
This bill aims to clarify the procedures for paying wages to employees who have been dismissed. It seeks to establish a more defined process for ensuring timely and accurate wage payments following termination of employment. The legislation intends to provide greater clarity and potentially address any ambiguities in current law regarding this critical aspect of employment. Specifically, it focuses on streamlining the payment process for dismissed workers.
Key provisions
- Establishes a clear process for wage payments after employee dismissal.
- Addresses potential ambiguities in existing wage payment regulations.
- May outline timelines for wage disbursement following termination.
- Could include provisions for addressing wage disputes related to dismissal.
Who is affected
- Employees
- Employers
- Wage and Hour Enforcement Agencies
Notable changes
- The bill clarifies existing wage payment laws related to employee dismissal.
- It may establish specific timelines for wage payments.
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Primary sponsor
Jeffrey N. Roy
Cosponsors
Jeffrey N. Roy
Rodney M. Elliott
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Bill H.2163 194th (Current)
An Act clarifying the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees
By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2163) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to clarifying the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Jeffrey N. Roy Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2163
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/28/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1 |
| 1/27/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 2/11/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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