California AB1683 amends workers' compensation law to allow disability indemnity payments to be deposited in prepaid cards under specific conditions.

California AB1683 modifies the Labor Code to permit employers to deposit disability indemnity payments into prepaid cards for employees who consent. The prepaid cards must allow fee-free withdrawals and purchases, and must not link to credit. The bill also outlines permissible fees and conditions for delays in payment processing. Employees can opt to change the payment method with 30 days' notice.

California AB1683 amends workers' compensation law to allow disability indemnity payments to be deposited in prepaid cards under specific conditions.

California AB1683 modifies the Labor Code to permit employers to deposit disability indemnity payments into prepaid cards for employees who consent. The prepaid cards must allow fee-free withdrawals and purchases, and must not link to credit. The bill also outlines permissible fees and conditions for delays in payment processing. Employees can opt to change the payment method with 30 days' notice.