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Office of Labor Law Enforcement > Wage Payment and Collection Act--Payroll Debit Cards
Short Summary
This legal document, titled ‘Wage Payment and Collection Act–Payroll Debit Cards’, is issued by the Delaware Department of Labor, specifically the Division of Industrial Affairs, Office of Labor Law Enforcement. It states that payroll debit cards are considered acceptable as a form of wage payment under the Wage Payment and Collection Act. However, employers must ensure compliance with various conditions outlined in the Act. These conditions include informing new employees about exchange rate obligations, paying employees within 7 days from the close of the pay period, paying employees at least once a month, and providing payment in legal tender, check, or credit to the employee’s bank account when requested. Additionally, employers must pay the full wages owed on the regular payday, account for lawful deductions, and maintain written records of hours worked, benefits accrued, deductions, and other relevant information for three years. The document also provides definitions for terms such as ATM, cash, credit, demand deposit account, direct deposit, exchange rate, functional equivalent, and payroll debit card. It further explains that employers can use payroll debit cards as a functional equivalent to cash or checks, as long as they ensure full payment of wages on the regular payday and without cost to the employee. Suitable arrangements can be made through pre-paid debit cards or general payroll fund accounts. The document was last updated on June 1, 2004.
Whom does it apply to?
Employers and employees in Delaware
What does it govern?
Wage Payment and Collection Act--Payroll Debit Cards
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Not specified.
Jurisdiction
Delaware