Garnishment

jeanj · September 2005

I have a quick question. We were served with papers for garnishment of one of our ees. How much do we take out? Isn't it a standard percentage? Where do I find out about this?
Thanks for your help.

HR in CA · September 2005

The garnishments we receive in California always tell us how much to deduct. It's always a percentage of disposable wages, which is gross wages minus taxes.

LivindonSouth · September 2005

It varies from state to state. Contact your chancery clerk's office for a schedule.

ritamcguire · September 2005

State garnishment procedures should be on-line. If they're not or in any event, call the "If you have questions" phone number that is usually listed on the front or back of the garnishment order.

When I received my first garnishment order, I called the number listed and the clerk (very helpfully) faxed me the pertinent part of the garnishment rules, which told me exactly what to do.

System · September 2005

The garnishments that I've seen have several pages of fine print. It's a lot of lingo to decipher but I believe the garnishment must leave them at least with minimum wage. Keep in mind that the minimum wage for states may be different than the federal minimum wage.

hhaynal · September 2005

Just an aside, make sure the garnishment has been properly issued and served. For example, here in Delaware, if we receive a garnishment from say, California, we can reject it and state that the garnishment order must come through the proper channels of the Delaware court system. This is a basic summary so I suggest a brief phone call to your counselor.

Garnishment

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