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[Infographic] Wage Garnishment Compliance Checklist

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The wage garnishment ecosystem is complex, yet employers must comply with the accompanying federal and state legal requirements. Our compliance checklist can help keep you on the right track.

Did you know? When it comes to wage garnishment compliance, employers are expected to:

  • Furnish specifics about an employee's earnings within certain timeframes
  • Fill out and file state-specific paperwork correctly and on-time
  • Comply with each employee's wage garnishments order(s)

Use the following checklist as a "cheat sheet" to keep track of your responsibilities within the wage garnishment ecosystem — and help you stay in compliance.

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Download the entire checklist and discover information that can help you remain compliant with federal and state regulations today so that you can avoid potential penalties tomorrow.

Learn more

This article, Roles and Responsibilities Within the Wage Garnishment Ecosystem, details how your role fits into the cycle and how to reduce your compliance risk.

And visit ADP SmartCompliance® Wage Garnishments to find out how ADP can help.