This bill amends RSA 281-A:40 regarding workers' compensation payments by introducing new requirements for employers who provide supplemental pay to employees receiving such benefits. Specifically, it mandates that employers or their insurance carriers must notify injured workers in writing about their right to receive compensation via direct deposit, which must be initiated within six weeks of the disability if the employee opts for this method. Additionally, the bill stipulates that employers must file memoranda of payments with the commissioner as per established rules.

The key insertion in the bill is the requirement for employers providing supplemental pay to issue a detailed notification to employees. This notification must include a breakdown of payments, anticipated financial adjustments, employee costs of withholdings, and available payment options. Employers are required to provide this notice within 30 days of the employee's injury and continue to do so every 30 days thereafter. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 281-A:40