Wage Garnishments
Under Iowa Code Section 642.21 an employer cannot discharge a worker
for wage garnishment (no matter how many or on how many accounts).
If an employer violates this law you should see an attorney right away.
Under federal law most employers in all states are prohibited from
discharging a worker for garnishments on one account. If an employer
violates this law contact the U.S. Department of Labor-Wage and Hour Division.
Garnishments can only come as a result of a court-granted judgement
and
are very limited as to how much can be garnished. If you receive court
papers
be sure to answer them. If the amount is not correct or if it not
yours,
let the court know immediately.
Need help with your bills? Check with your United Way office to get the
telephone number of your local Consumer Credit Counseling Agency.
In Siouxland call (712)252-5666.
Workers Have Rights Too is a non-profit organization certified by the Iowa
Secretary of State. We subsist on contributions from workers and their
supporters.
If you can help us continue our efforts to spread the word that
workers do have rights please send a contribution to
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Have Rights Too P.O. Box 3372, Sioux City, IA 51102.
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