North Carolina has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 208) that amends several wage notification requirements. The law is currently in effect as of July 8, 2021.
Background:
North Carolina law previously required employers to meet the following pay and notice requirements:
Separation pay:
Upon separation for any reason, employees must be paid all wages due on or before the next regular payday using regular pay methods.
Hiring pay notice:
At the time of hire, employers must notify employees, in writing or verbally, of their agreed upon wages and the day and place of payment.
Wage reduction notice:
Employers must notify employees of a reduction in wages at least 24 hours in advance.
Senate Bill 208:
Senate Bill 208 noew requires employers to:
Separation pay:
Use trackable mail to provide final pay if an employee requests that method in writing.
Hiring pay notice:
The wage notification must now be provided in writing.
Wage reduction notice:
Employers must now notify employees of any pay change at least one pay period in advance and in writing. This requirement does not apply to retroactive wage increases.
Compliance Recommendations:
North Carolina employers should update their pay practices to ensure compliance with Senate Bill 208.