VeronicaLodge
Senior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA
Is it lawful in PA to require direct deposit? thanks!
Is it lawful in PA to require direct deposit? thanks!

No, it is not legal in PA (and most but not all other states) for a private employer to make direct deposit mandatory.![]()
Permitted if the employee has requested such method of payment in writing. The written agreement must include all terms and conditions under which transfers are to be made and the methods a wage-earner may use to withdraw such a request and terminate the agreement. Employee must receive a separate written record of each deposit either prior to or at the time of the deposit (Pennsylvania Statutes Annotated Title 7, §§ 6121, 6122, as last amended (1975)).
Direct Deposit DC-
Public employees may only be paid by direct deposit or delivery of the check by US mail to their residences. DC Code 1-611.20