Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Employment and Wage Garnishments.



Will My Employer Learn if I Have a Wage Garnishment?


            In almost every case the answer is “Yes.”  If you work for a large company then only a few people in payroll may really have any actual knowledge.
            Challenging or defeating garnishments can take a few different forms.   If you elect to file bankruptcy, then filing BEFORE the garnishment can keep your employer entirely in the dark.  In order to accomplish this, it is necessary to be a bit proactive:  Come see a lawyer before the garnishment hits you in the paycheck.    One additional fact to keep in mind is that your bankruptcy status, like your race, religion and national origin, is a protected class.  Your employer is not allowed to discriminate or penalize you based on your bankruptcy status.  But this is not true about your credit or garnishment status.  So in many cases, filing a bankruptcy can help you sleep easier than facing a garnishment.  It also usually costs a lot less money.
            Lawyers at The Slomka Law Firm can help people facing garnishments determine their best options.   Call us before the creditors call you again.

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