Employers are being confronted with wage garnishments more frequently than in the past. Sometimes an employee will already be subject to a legal garnishment when the employer receives a new notice. Here are some basics on wage garnishments for employers to consider, including what to do when you have multiple garnishments for the same employee.
What are wage garnishments?
Wage garnishments are generally a response to unpaid debts. They typically involve court orders obtained by creditors to collect an outstanding debt from one of your employees. There are five common types of wage garnishments:
