Legal Question in Employment Law in California

My employer propose a prepay card or direct deposit as means of payment. I went for the conventional direct deposit.

I was shocked to receive a debit card linked to a bank account that I have never applied for, from a third party at my job with my home address as delivery point. Now I'm being forced by my employer to activate this card even if I don't need it, want it or don't use it.

I am afraid to be a victim of some sort of ID theft or enrolled in a money laundry activity... Is this a lawful practice? Is an employer allow to force any type of banking institution on the employees?


Asked on 8/29/10, 8:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

No, this is not legal. You should file a claim with the Dept. of Industrial Relations, Bureau of Labor Standards Enforcement.

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Answered on 9/03/10, 10:39 pm


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