[IASHRM] Iowa Law regarding authorization to mail paychecks

[Deb Malsom]

  This is the information that we have - We are also having our folks that get Direct Deposit sign the form in the event that we have to mail them a check before the Direct Deposit is available 

Iowa Wage Law Change: Mailing Paychecks

             A change in Iowa’s Wage Payment Collection Law related to the mailing of paychecks will take effect July 1, 2008. The amended law, found at Iowa Code 91A.3, requires that an employer have a written request from an employee before wages can be sent to an employee by mail. The amended law only applies to the mailing of actual paychecks. It does not apply to the mailing of paystub information. [Employees utilizing direct deposit are not affected UNLESS they have elected to have their expenses by check. In that case their expense check is subject to this new law.]

             The purpose of the revised law, passed by the Iowa Legislature and signed by Governor Culver, is to ensure that employees receive wages in a timely fashion. The law also makes an employer liable for any bank overdraft charges assessed an employee if the employer fails to pay an employee’s wages on or by a regularly scheduled payday.  


 
Deb Malsom
Regional Director
 
Manpower Inc. of Des Moines
1103 Buckeye Suite 101
Ames, IA 50010
 
T: +1 515-232-2340
F: +1 515-232-2380
C: +1 515-205-8941
deb.malsom at manpowerdm.com
www.manpowerdm.com
 
 
About Manpower Inc., of Des Moines
Manpower Inc., of Des Moines is a leader in the employment services industry; creating and delivering services that enable its clients to win in the changing world of work.  The company offers employers a range of services for the entire employment and business cycle including permanent, temporary and contract recruitment; employee assessment and selection; training; outplacement; outsourcing and consulting.  The focus of Manpower's work is on raising productivity through improved quality, efficiency and cost-reduction across their total workforce, enabling clients to concentrate on their core business activities.  Manpower Inc. operates under five brands:  Manpower, Manpower Professional, Elan, Jefferson Wells and Right Management. More information on Manpower is available at www.manpowerdm.com
 

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