An Act relative to employee wage payment

This bill updates Massachusetts wage payment laws to ensure employers pay employees on time and at no cost to the worker. It mandates that wages be delivered via cash, electronic transfer, direct deposit, or a specific type of payroll card that includes free withdrawal options. The legislation also requires employers to offer employees a choice of payment methods and to provide clear written information about any fees associated with payroll cards. Additionally, the law protects workers by prohibiting expiration dates on payroll cards without free replacements and ensuring consent for electronic payments is voluntary and not a condition of employment.