Key facts
| Measure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| wage garnishment definition note[1] | The Consumer Credit Protection Act defines garnishment as any legal or equitable procedure through which a person's earnings are required to be withheld for payment of any debt. | 2026 |
| wage garnishment disposable earnings cap pct[2] | 25 | 2026 |
| wage garnishment minimum wage multiple[2] | 30 | 2026 |
Sources
- Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute. 15 U.S. Code 1672 - Definitions.
- Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute. 15 U.S. Code 1673 - Restriction on garnishment.