H.R. told me that I have to have a checking account to work here. She said I have until the end of the month?

Question

I will be fired if I do not get an account .Is this legal?

Answer 1

My wife's job told her the same thing. I'm sure it's legal.

Answer 2

Yes, they can do it. If you have a problem getting a regular checking account, most banks offer special accounts specifically for the purpose of receiving a payroll direct deposit. They do charge a fee for this, but it's far better than being unemployed!

Answer 3

So they only do direct deposit, not paper checks.  It's unusual,  but legal.  They are the employer, so they get to make the rules.  You are the employee - you don't

If they do fire you at the end of the month though, they'd still have to pay you for the time you worked.

Answer 4

Companies can require you to have a checking account for payroll.  direct deposit is the safest, easiest and most convenient way for them to pay the employees.

Answer 5

Sounds like they only do direct deposit instead of handing out paychecks.

I don't think it's illegal for them to stipulate that.  Besides, most people who have jobs also have checking accounts.  And if you get a checking account, you can get a debit card.

Answer 6

Absolutely.  If you want to work for them, you have to follow their rules as long as its not illegal.

Answer 7

Of course it's legal.  The more important question is whether it's allowed by your contract.  It might not be, but proving that would be considerably more expensive and troublesome than getting a checking account, especially if your contract is oral.

You also might see if a savings account would work just as well and be cheaper. There is no rational basis for your employer to prefer depositing into a checking account, rather than a savings account.  The worker bees in HR probably just say "checking account" because that's what they're used to saying.

Answer 8

if it is company policy for direct deposit then yes you can be let go