2006-08-30 03:31:52 · 11 answers · asked by Dawn P 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
First, I am assuming that you are working for the place in which you live. If I am mistaken in that please correct me.
Two things to keep in mind when addressing this: 1) Did you sign a written agreement with the employer of any sort? If so, then that will be your first place to look. 2) Secondly, what are the laws in the state in which you live? There are federal laws about employment but each state has different laws regarding employment as well.
I cannot give legal advice as I am not a licensed professional in your state. The following are merely suggestions. If you would like legal advice you need to contact a licensed legal counselor near you.
If I were you I would 1) dig out any paperwork I signed and go through it thoroughly, 2) Contact your state's labor board (in Texas it is the Workforce Commission) - they can tell you what the laws are and how to file a complaint.
You also may be able to just talk to your employer and explain that you cannot afford to live on what he is paying you combined with the rental rate. At that point he will either change one of those two, ignore your request entirely, or ask you to pick up a second source of income and/or make payment arrangements with him. As long as he isn't ignoring you entirely, you can probably negotiate with him. Although if the situation has gotten to this point already, it doesn't sound like your communication lines are very open and it may be time to look for a new place to work/live.
Good luck!
2006-09-03 02:57:43 · answer #1 · answered by Chris L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the Social Services/Labor Board in your area. This is not legal here in Maryland. I know because I work with payroll. The only person that can garnishee your wages is the government and they can only do a percentage of what you are bringing in. IF a person came to me with a problem that there tenenat was not paying their bill that is for the Landlord and Teneant to work out I cannot legally touch his paycheck without the Govenrment issuing a document for this to happen. Ganishing wages for the government is usually for child support or back taxes. Go to the Labor board for your area they will tell you this is illegal if you live in the United States.
2006-08-30 04:18:41 · answer #2 · answered by curiosity 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Where I live (Indiana) your wages can only be garnished up to a certain percentage. It is also decided by how many people you are supporting with your pay. I can't fathom any judge allowing ALL of your pay to be garnished...if that is truly the case then your only option is to quit your job...no sense in working if every bit of it is being taken. Go work for cash somewhere...they can't garnish that.
2006-08-30 03:36:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Have your employer check the garnishment, by law there is a maximum percentage that can be taken. Your employer may be reading the garnishment wrong....especially if they've never w/held on an employee's check before.
2006-08-30 16:48:03 · answer #4 · answered by Paula M 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I never knew the landlord could garnish your wages. Evict somebody, yes, but garnishing wages, that's just crazy!
2006-08-30 03:38:29 · answer #5 · answered by JenJen 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When wages are garnished here in Illinois - They can only take 20% of your wages each pay period.
2006-08-30 04:07:51 · answer #6 · answered by *TheShryocks* 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This has happened to my son...You have no recourse but to pay him first, and try to do a little each month for the other bills...And you can move out...
Get a consultation with a lawyer...He may suggest bankruptcy...
2006-08-30 03:38:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
by law, they can only take a percentage of your check, i suggest you get legal aid.
2006-08-30 03:38:55 · answer #8 · answered by kini 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What state is this in? I'm moving there and setting up shop!!!
2006-08-30 04:23:55 · answer #9 · answered by educated guess 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
only a certain percent can be taken
2006-08-30 04:14:45 · answer #10 · answered by szfr8l 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋