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 processed within six weeks of the disability date if chosen. If no election is made, payments will be issued by paper check. Additionally, the bill requires employers providing supplemental pay to issue a detailed notification to employees that includes a breakdown of payments, anticipated financial adjustments, employee withholding costs, and payment method options. This notification must be provided within 30 days of the injury and repeated every 30 days thereafter.

The bill also includes a provision for the effective date, stating that it will take effect 60 days after its passage. The new legal language inserted into the current law emphasizes the importance of transparency and communication between employers and employees regarding financial aspects of workers' compensation benefits, while no specific legal language is deleted from the existing statute.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 281-A:40