Can a employer stop paying by direcect deposit for1 employee and continue to pay others for any reason?
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Can a employer stop paying by direcect deposit for1 employee and continue to pay others for any reason?
My employer started paying me with a check while still paying other employees using direct deposit. I was wondering if they offer direct deposit to others employees would they not have to continue to pay me with direct deposit if this is the method I preferred? The other workers hold the same position as I do in case that would of make a difference.
Asked on September 1, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
As a general matter, the law does not require that all employees be paid by the same mechanism, so if the reason for the difference is not itself illegal, they could do this. The reason would be illegal if it were motivated by illegal discrimination (e.g. treating you differently because of your race, religion, sex, age over 40, or disability) or illegal retaliation (e.g. retaliating against you because you had used a protected benefit, not FMLA leave, or filed a protected claim, such as for overtime or discrimination). But if the reason for the differential treatment is not itself illegal, they would seem to be able to do this. Have you asked you employer yet for the reason? If you haven't, that would be the next logical step. Good luck.
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