Complete Guide To Federal & State Garnishment 2011 Edition

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. It is your one-stop source for answers to critical questions, such as: Does the amount exempt from garnishment change when the minimum wage goes up? How do I determine the wages to which the garnishment applies? If an employee is subject to more than one garnishment, which has priority? Which state's rules do I use when I receive a child support order sent from another state? State or federal law - which applies for creditor garnishment and support? Are there alternatives to remitting withheld child support via EFT/EDI? How do I handle garnishments when employees are paid a draw against salary? The 2011 Edition of 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: * A new caution about the biggest mistake employers make when dealing with garnishments * How to handle supplemental payroll and extra pay periods when implementing federal tax levies * The addition of a column in the child support chart to address priority of support (current, medical, arrears) for each state * New explanation and examples on what to do to ensure the total of the cash obligation for child support and the medical premium does not exceed the withholding limit for the employee * The effect of state minimum wage changes on the exempt amount of creditor garnishments in * Connecticut and Illinois * How recent developments may present problems when handling garnishments * Tips about what to do when you receive garnishments for persons not in the employee master file * Caution about payday loan companies trying to collect for Voluntary Wage Assignments * How changes to Kansas wage garnishment laws reduce your burden * Different child support withholding limits for employees working in Michigan * Revised policy for reporting lump-sum payments to the Alaska Child Support Services Division * Nevada requirement to report child