Tips cannot be garnished or calculated as part of earnings for garnishment purposes unless the employer has had control over those tips (e.g. tip sharing, service charges etc.) Many employers are not aware of this restriction and erroneously include tips in calculating earnings when processing garnishment orders. Unfortunately, many payroll vendors also are not aware… Continue Reading
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