Legal Question in Banking Law in District of Columbia
Paychecks
Washington DC law requires employees to be paid with a ''negotible instrument paybable on demand''. I appeared in person with two forms of ID at a branch of the bank the check was drawn on. When they discovered that I did not have an account, they demanded a thumbprint on the check. I considered that unreasonably intrusive. When I refused to give a thumbprint, they would not honor the check. I need to know the controlling case in Washington DC on this issue, and any statutes that might cover the situation. I cannot pay for advice or representation. (I quit when the employer was unsympathetic, and am very broke)
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Paychecks
Thumbprinting is standard practice if they don't know you. Arguably, it's required by federal law (Patriot Act/Know Your Customer regulations). Your employer paid you properly and the bank acted reasonably.
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