Employers Paying Employees With Out-Of-State Paychecks

California has a very specific law contained in the California Labor Code regarding the issuance of paychecks to California employees. California Labor Code Section 212, states in context, that a paycheck must have imprinted on the face of the check (1) an in-state address where the paycheck can be cashed, (2) without a check cashing fee, discount or hold placed on the paycheck. An employers failure to comply with California Labor Code Section 212, can result in civil penalties of $100 for the first violation $200 for each subsequent violation per employee, per pay period up to one year. In addition to these civil penalties, an employer can be held liable for any check cashing fees incurred by the employee over a four year period. This type of violation has resulted in millions of dollars of penalties and reimbursement of check cashing fees to such companies Robinson-May Company, Dollar Tree Stores and Supercuts, to name just a few large employers. Furthermore, if the employee receives only California Minimum Wage and also incurs paycheck cashing fees, this may result in even greater liability to the employer.

If you are an employee that has to pay check cashing fees, please call Attorney, Scott A. Miller at (800) 417-2008 for more information. The consultation is free and confidential.