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['Wage and Hour']
['Garnishment']
06/14/2024
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State Info
Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
The state of West Virginia has several codes which address garnishment of wages.
State
Contact
Questions regarding a wage garnishment order should be directed to the court which issued the order.
Regulations
§46A-2-130. Limitation on garnishment
§46A-2-131. No discharge or reprisal because of garnishment.
§46B-6-4. Limitation on garnishment.
§46B-6-5. No discharge or reprisal because of garnishment.
§46A-2-131. No discharge or reprisal because of garnishment.
§48-14-406(c). Notice to source of income; withholding in compliance with order.
§48-14-407 Contents of notice to source of income.
Federal
Contact
www.dol.gov/general/topic/wages/garnishments
Regulations
Federal law limits the amount of wages that can be garnished, in most cases, to 25 percent of weekly earnings after taxes. If more that one garnishment order exists against an individual, the total amount cannot exceed the maximum set by law. Some government obligations, such as back taxes and child support, always have precedence.
['Wage and Hour']
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