TO MAKE IS ILLEGAL TO REQUIRE ANY EMPLOYER TO MAKE DIRECT DEPOSIT MANDATORY FOR ANY EMPLOYEE.

AMY EMPLOYER THAT MAKES DIRECT DEPOSIT OR MANDATORY BANK CARD ISSUANCE FOR PAYROLL IS SUBJECTING THIER EMPLOYEES TO FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES THAT THEY WOULD NOT INCUR IF THEY WERE PAID BY CHECK. THIS UNDERMINES THE WORTHINESS OF THE EMPLOYEE AND THE EMPLOYEES FAMILY. IN THE COURSE OF A YEAR THIS CAN ADD UP TO A FEW HUNDRED TO A FEW THOUSAND DOLLARS. THIS IS MONEY THAT COULD BE USED TO BUY PRODUCTS AND GOODS THAT WOULD BRING MORE BUSINESS TO THE COUNTRY AND WOULD HELP FAMILIES THAT LIVE IN POVERTY TO BE ABLE TO SUSTAIN THIER FINANCIAL SITUATIONS OVER FALLING FARTHER IN DEBT.