is it legal for an employer not to offer direct deposit?

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is it legal for an employer not to offer direct deposit?

my employer says that she can not give me direct deposit, because not enough
employees want to have it so its expensive for her. i rather have direct deposit.
she showes up at all times to pay and i rather have a rliable check.

Asked on September 4, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Colorado

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 4 years ago | Contributor

So long as your employer meets its obligation of paying you, then it makes no difference how you are paid. In other owords, your employer is not legally required to pay you your wages in a specific form. Botton line, direct deposit need not be offered as a method of payment by an employer.

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 4 years ago | Contributor

Yes, it is legal. Your employer's obligation is to pay you on time: to have the check or payment ready and available when it should be. The law does not require her to pay by any particular method, and so does not require direct deposit.


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