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Direct Deposit Guide for Hawaii Employers
Hawaii lags the nation in direct deposit adoption. Why? Some employees don’t have a bank account or just greatly prefer to have money in hand. At the same time, many employers simply don’t offer the option, a decision that ultimately creates more work for them. To get your business ready for direct deposit, let’s take a fast look at employer considerations, business and employee benefits, and how to get your team on board. What are my wage payment rights as a Hawaii employer? Hawaii wage payment law grants employers the option to pay their employees in cash, check, through direct deposit, pay cards, or debit cards without deductions or fees. Electronic payment methods need to be voluntarily authorized by an employee. In other words, you cannot require your staff to get paid through direct deposit, pay or debit cards. How…