HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The county continues to push for all employees to get paid using direct deposit or another form of electronic payment.
The other form would be what they call a “payroll card” which is available to employees through the Human Resources Department if an employee chooses not to use a traditional checking or savings account.
Human Resources Director Renee Harris says there were approximately 40 employees who were still receiving paper checks, but they sent 30 days notice to all employees that they would need to change to direct deposit or use the payroll card. She says all but eight to ten employees have made the switch, either to direct deposit or the payroll cards.
Those who choose to use the card will be subject to a one-time fee of $50 to set it up and each card costs $2.50.
The commission also approved a contract with Central Bank & Trust to administer the cards for the county.