An Act protecting wages of employees who receive wages through an electronic wage card
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to protect the wages of employees who receive their pay through electronic wage cards. It seeks to ensure that these employees receive their wages promptly and without unnecessary fees or deductions. The legislation intends to establish clear guidelines and protections for this payment method, safeguarding employee compensation. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Labor and Workforce Development and subsequently reported favorably.
Key provisions
- Requires electronic wage card providers to provide timely wage payments to employees.
- Prohibits excessive fees or deductions from employee wages received through electronic wage cards.
- Establishes standards for electronic wage card providers to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Addresses potential issues related to access and usability of electronic wage cards.
- Defines ‘electronic wage card’ for the purposes of the legislation.
- Requires providers to maintain records of wage payments.
- Provides a mechanism for employees to dispute wage issues.
- Establishes a process for the state to investigate complaints related to electronic wage cards.
Who is affected
- Employees who receive wages through electronic wage cards
- Electronic wage card providers
- Labor and Workforce Development agencies
- Consumers
- Massachusetts residents
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