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Part XX. Texas Workforce Commission

Chapter 821. Texas PayDay Rules

The Texas Workforce Commission proposes new 壯821.1-821.6, 821.21-821.28, 821.41-821.46, 821.61-821.63 and 821.81, concerning Payment of Wages. The proposed rules interpret and clarify the provisions of Texas Labor Code, Chapter 61, Payment of Wages.

The Commission administers the investigation, determination and collection of unpaid wages for employees. This program is an administrative alternative to litigation in Texas courts.

Subchapter A of the proposed rules contains provisions of general application relating to the title and purpose of the rules, definitions of terms, jurisdiction and the relation of Texas Labor Code, Chapter 61, to other wage and hour laws. Subchapter B of the proposed rules interprets and clarifies statutory provisions relating to the form and delivery of wages, the timeliness of payment, fringe benefits and commissions, treatment of loans and advances, and withholding wages. Subchapter C of the proposed rules interprets and clarifies statutory provisions relating to various stages in the administrative wage claim process. Subchapter D of the proposed rules addresses the wage collection process. Finally, Subchapter E of the proposed rules sets out the Commission's policy on requiring bonds of certain employers.

Randy Townsend, Director of Finance, has determined that for the first five-year period the rules are in effect, there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the rules.

LaSha Barefield, Deputy Director of Labor Law Enforcement, Education & Regulation, has determined that for each year of the first five years the rules are in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the rules will be to provide a clear understanding of the rules implementing and interpreting the provisions of the Texas Labor Code, Chapter 61, Payment of Wages.

There will be no effect on small businesses.

There are no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the proposed rules.

Comments on the proposed rules may be submitted to LaShea Barefield, Labor Law Enforcement, Education and Regulation Department, Texas Workforce Commission, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778-0001; telephone number (512) 837-9559; facsimile number (512) 834-3632; e-mail address LaShea.Barefield@twc.state.tx.us.

The Commission will schedule a public hearing on the proposed rules to follow the Commission's regularly scheduled meeting on February 10, 1998 in Room 644 of the TWC Building at 101 E. 15th Street in Austin, Texas.

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