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Hi -
Can an employer insist or demand that an employee use direct deposit only? Can they basically refuse to issue payroll unless direct deposit is selected? What about pressuring or sending emails to the employee insisting that the employee use direct deposit?
Thanks,
Melissa
Mandatory direct deposit is allowed in some states and in some states it must be agreed to by the employee. The employer may send e-mails and promote direct deposit.
I cannot answer whether it is legal in your state as I do not know in which state you reside.
Shirley
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Answers by Expert:
Shirley McAllister, CPP, PHR
Expertise
I can answer payroll questions, payroll tax questions, 401K questions. No stock option questions please and I have some knowledge of other pensions but am most familiar with the 401K pension. I can answer U.S.and Canada payroll questions proficiently and have a good general knowledge of UK and South Africa and some knowledge of Australia and New Zealand Payroll procedures. Please do not ask me homework questions I do not have time to answer them.
Experience
25 years with an international company in the Human Resources, Payroll and Payroll Tax areas.
Organizations
SHRM, APA, I.O.M.A.
Publications
I.O.M.A. and BNA
Education/Credentials
P.H.R., C.P.P., Canadian Payroll Administrator, Successfully passed APA class on UK Payroll Administration.
Boise State University Human Resource Certification
Awards and Honors
APA Hotline Citation of Merit for last 8 years.
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