Wage Garnishment Compliance Checklist (HR)
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Initial Garnishment Order Receipt
Verify receipt and proper documentation of the court order or administrative order initiating wage garnishment.
Order Received Date
Uploaded Garnishment Order Document
Court/Agency Issuing Order
Case Number (if applicable)
Summary of Order Details (e.g., Amount, Payee)
Order Type (e.g., Child Support, Debt)
Employee Notification
Confirm legal notification to the employee regarding the garnishment order, including amounts and legal rights.
Draft Notification Letter
Notification Delivery Method
Date of Notification
HR Representative Signature
Employee Name
Employee ID
Summary of Garnishment Order (for Employee)
Calculation & Withholding
Ensure correct calculation of garnishment amounts according to federal and state regulations, and accurate withholding from employee wages.
Court-Ordered Garnishment Amount
Federal Limit (if applicable)
State Limit (if applicable)
Gross Earnings for Pay Period
Net Earnings (Post-Tax)
Garnishment Type (e.g., Child Support, Debt)
Amount Withheld (Calculated)
Payment to Garnishee
Verify timely and accurate remittance of garnished amounts to the appropriate government agency or creditor.
Payment Date
Garnishment Amount
Fees/Service Charges (if applicable)
Payment Method
Check Number (if applicable)
Payment Notes
Payment Confirmation/Receipt
Wage Calculation & Reporting
Review wage calculations to ensure accuracy and proper reporting of garnished amounts to relevant authorities.
Gross Earnings (Pre-Garnishment)
Garnishment Order Percentage/Amount
Amount Withheld for Garnishment
Net Earnings (Post-Garnishment)
Pay Period End Date
Garnishment Type (e.g., Child Support, Tax Levy)
Supporting Documentation (e.g., Order, Calculations)
Federal & State Compliance
Confirm adherence to all applicable federal (e.g., Consumer Credit Protection Act) and state wage garnishment laws.
State Wage Garnishment Laws Followed
Specify State Law (if applicable)
Federal Limit on Garnishment (percentage)
State Limit on Garnishment (percentage - if different)
Date of Last Legal Review of Garnishment Procedures
Compliance with Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA)
Supporting Documentation (e.g., state law summaries)
Recordkeeping & Documentation
Maintain complete and organized records of all garnishment-related processes, calculations, and payments.
Garnishment Order Received Date
Copy of Garnishment Order
Garnishment Order Amount
Amount Withheld (per pay period)
Date of Remittance to Garnishee
Remittance Amount
Notes/Comments on Recordkeeping
Recordkeeper Signature
Employee Communication & Support
Address employee inquiries and provide resources related to wage garnishment, ensuring confidentiality and understanding.
Explanation of Garnishment Order
Employee Understanding Level
Communication Date
Communicator's Name/HR Representative
Resources Provided (Check all that apply)
Notes/Additional Comments
Legal Review & Updates
Regularly review garnishment processes and procedures to ensure compliance with current legal requirements and any updates to federal or state law.
Last Legal Review Date
Summary of Legal Changes Reviewed
Applicable Federal Law Updates
Applicable State Law Updates
Review Cycle Frequency (Months)
Supporting Documentation (e.g., Legal Opinion)
Protection of Non-Garnished Wages
Ensure proper protection of employee wages not subject to garnishment, adhering to limits and exemptions.
Federal Limit for Non-Garnished Wages
State Limit for Non-Garnished Wages (if applicable)
State with Garnishment Limit Adjustment (if applicable)
Non-Garnished Wage Amount Calculation
Date of Last Limit Review
Explanation of Calculation Method for Non-Garnished Wages
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