Garnishment
Garnishment is a legal process in which a portion of an employee’s wages is withheld by an employer to satisfy a debt or legal obligation. This typically occurs when an employee has been ordered by a court to pay money toward things like child support, alimony, unpaid taxes, or other debts. The amount withheld is directly deducted from the employee’s paycheck and paid to the creditor or government agency. Employers are required to comply with garnishment orders, but there are legal limits on how much can be garnished from an employee’s wages, usually a percentage of disposable income.
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