Complete Guide to Federal and State Garnishment, 2008 Edition

Aspen Publishers' 2008 Edition of Complete Guide to Federal and State Garnishment provides much-needed clarity when the federal and state laws appear to conflict. You'll find plain-English explanations of the laws and how they interact, As well as the specific steps you and your staff need to take to respond To The order properly. Numerous detailed examples and mathematical calculations make it easy to apply the law under different scenarios. Complete Guide to Federal and State Garnishment brings the payroll professional up-to-date on the latest federal and state laws and regulations affecting this ever-changing area. Highlights include: The effect of the new minimum wage amounts on creditor garnishments, defaulted student loans, and administrative wage garnishments A new method for calculating the amount exempt from garnishment in Colorado, Maine, and Nevada Revised examples illustrate the correct withholding amounts when applying the changes To The federal or state exempt amounts Update on status of Electronic Income Withholding Order (e-IWO) for support How to handle garnishments when an employee is paid a draw against salary Updated information on the administrative fees an employer can charge for garnishing state tax levies