What is the Labor laws concerning garnisment of wages.
2007-10-29 13:31:17 · 4 answers · asked by Kay H 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Your wages after a certain amount, a bank account, other savings. But not your SS and if you have your SS direct deposited in a bank account that is exempt. Call legal aid.
2007-10-29 13:45:26 · answer #1 · answered by professorc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Garnishment has nothig to do with labor law.
Wages can ONLY be garnisheed by order of a court of competent jurisdiction. Some states don't allow garnishment at all, under any circumstances, for commercial debts. Other states allow up to a portion of wages to be garnished. Each state has its own laws so you'll need to consult with a local attorney.
SS payments are generally exempt from a state court ordered garnishment and are absolutely exempt if you're retired. However once the money hits your bank account it would be fair game for a judgment if your state allows your bank account to be taken to satisfy judgments.
2007-10-29 14:36:36 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They need to have a court order to do so .. Only the IRS and the govt can garnish ur wages without a court order ..
They can repo ur car but thats about it . talk to lawyer
2007-10-29 13:41:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, NO ,NO! Not without a court order. They only represent the lending company for your car.
2007-10-29 13:37:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋