Just to put my twocents in where it isn't wanted, but here goes. Direct Deposit is work for those in the payroll department. We have to get all the infomation complete, and even then it takes time for it to become active. At least one full payperiod. If anything changes (and it always does), once again, a waiting period. We also, by law, have to keep files on all of that paperwork for each individual. With all of the identity theft, I'm surprised that more people aren't a bit paranoid about giving out their banking information.
I'm not talking payroll for your outages, etc. I'm talking from just your average company who pays over 200 employees every two weeks, and we have electronic time clocks. Payroll is work and paying attention to detail.
In a company the size of Bartlett, with workers who flow in and out of work, all I can say is that their payroll must be a nightmare, and those must be the most organized people in the world to get out checks on time, along with Per Diem. My hats are off to them. In all the time my spouse has worked for Bartlett, I've had no complaints about him getting his check on time and correct. I have had go arounds with at least one other employer on how they handled payroll.
Direct Deposit is a sweet deal. I love having it. Still, it's work, and Bartlett's payroll is a HUGE job, from what I read. If you're getting a check on time, be thankful. I'm actually impressed that they're willing to do it for outage employees.
