This bill modifies the payment of wages provisions.
This bill:
- removes references that require an employee separating from an employer to provide a written demand for payment;
- removes the requirement that an employee make a demand in writing 15 days before bringing a suit for wages;
- requires that an employee, who disputes the amount an employer pays to the employee upon separation, provide notice to the employer before initiating a legal action; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34-28-5
Amended 2/14/2025 10:02:991: 34-27-1, 34-28-5
Substitute #1: 34-27-1, 34-28-5
Amended 2/21/2025 12:02:45: 34-27-1, 34-28-5
Substitute #2: 34-27-1, 34-28-5