I have automatic deposit of my paycheck with my employer and have had this arrangement for the past 2.5 years. We are paid twice a month, on the 15th and the last day of the month. Last Friday, I was handed my paycheck in a sealed envelope like I always get it and put it in my briefcase relying on that fact that it was deposited in my checking account. Today I was checking my bank account and did not see the payroll deposit. I retrieved my paycheck from my briefcase and was surprised to see that instead of a direct deposit notice, I had a live paycheck. Needless to say, I have automatic deductions, such as my mortgage, set up from my checking account. These were not paid and $20.00 fees for each "bounced" deduction has been assessed against me. I also contacted one of my co-workers who confirmed that her paycheck was direct deposited last Friday.

Does my employer have to notify me if they are going to chane the method of payment of my paycheck? If so, if notice is not provided what can I do? Are they liable for the fees incurred because the money was not in my account?

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