WAGE GARNISHMENTS Clause Samples
The Wage Garnishments clause outlines the employer's rights and obligations when an employee's wages are subject to garnishment by a court order or government agency. Typically, this clause allows the employer to withhold a portion of the employee's pay as required by law and remit it to the appropriate authority, and may also address administrative fees or notification procedures. Its core function is to ensure legal compliance and clarify the employer's role in processing wage garnishments, thereby protecting the employer from liability and ensuring transparency for the affected employee.
WAGE GARNISHMENTS.
A. NO DISCIPLINE No worker shall be disciplined because his / her wages have been garnished.
WAGE GARNISHMENTS. Garnishment of wages results when an unpaid creditor has taken the matter to court. A garnishment is legal permission for creditors to collect part of an employee’s pay directly from the Company. Although the Company does not wish to become involved in an employee’s private matters, the Company may be legally compelled to garnish an employee’s wages to administer a court order.
WAGE GARNISHMENTS. 13.1. Upon reasonable proof submitted to Class Counsel by Defendants, any payment will be reduced by the amount of any outstanding wage garnishment, child support payment, lien, or other deduction authorized or required by law. Defendants must provide such reasonable proof to Class Counsel within 5 business days after the close of the opt-out period.