I was just informed that I had to have direct deposit per company policy, yet no one in my office knew of that. I was told that through the payroll company that we go through it costs more for people who don't have direct deposit then for those who do. And since that is the case it is policy to have it. I use to have direct deposit but I left for a few months and when I came back I didn't want direct deposit. ( I am wanting to change banks, and I want to research the best options. But it isn't the first priority on my list.) I received a regular check my last two paydays and the upcoming one will also be a regular check but after that I will be getting direct deposit again. Can they really do that?
2007-06-13 07:56:41 · 6 answers · asked by jawmom_03 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
My understanding is that they can't require it. They can try to ask employees to get it - but this is ridiculous. What are they going to do, not pay you???
Yes, it is cheaper to have direct deposit than a physical check.
Talk to HR - let them know you are changing banks and can't sign up for Direct Deposit yet, but will when you have made the change. They should be able to help you with this!
Best of luck!
2007-06-13 08:01:56 · answer #1 · answered by tigglys 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can same happened where I work, best thing they could do, no waiting in line at banks, money is deposited the day of the transaction. You are allowed to change where you have you're deposit going so there should be no big deal with that.
2007-06-13 08:01:13 · answer #2 · answered by Pengy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can do whatever they want, there is nothing illegal about making everyone get direct deposit, usually if a company does this they offer a bank that you can sign up with to start it. alot of people are going this route to keep cost down with printing and mailing checks.
2007-06-13 08:01:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - it's their company - they have decided a course to save money on payroll disbursements.
You can either accept it - or find a job with another company.
This is the trend of things to come - my company actually sets these programs up for other companies - providing the cards.
2007-06-13 08:00:21 · answer #4 · answered by Mike Frisbee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can in the state of Texas. Doesn't seem right to me either.
2007-06-13 08:00:22 · answer #5 · answered by EvilWoman0913 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can,you can try and fight it in the end what are you going to do.?Less hassel for them and you.
2007-06-13 08:07:20 · answer #6 · answered by peppersham 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋