Can an employer fire you because of a wage garnishment?
Summary
Federal law protects most workers from being fired because of a wage garnishment for one debt. However, if an employee has two or more wage garnishments for different debts, the employer may be allowed to fire them. Some states have stronger laws to protect workers from being fired over wage garnishments.Key Facts
- Wage garnishment means a court orders your employer to take part of your paycheck to pay a debt.
- Employers cannot fire employees over a single wage garnishment under federal law.
- If an employee has multiple wage garnishments for different debts, federal law allows an employer to fire them.
- Many states have stronger laws that prevent firing due to any wage garnishment.
- State laws on wage garnishment protections and limits vary widely.
- Wage garnishment usually happens only after creditors try other ways to collect, including lawsuits.
- Workers can explore debt relief options, like debt settlement, before garnishment occurs.
- Employees worried about their rights should check state laws or talk to a lawyer.
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