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What Are Wage Attachments?

March 20, 2019

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A wage attachment, also known by the term wage garnishment, happens when there is a court order requiring an employer to use (attach) some portion of an employee’s wages to some other purpose, such as repaying a debt or paying child support. When an employer receives an order for wage attachment/garnishment, the employer must comply with it and also must provide a copy to the employee. The most common types of debts that are repaid via garnishment (through official court order) include things like child support, taxes, fines, unpaid loans, or other legal judgments.

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