What if the employees income is subject to garnishment or other withholding orders?
A. An order of income withholding for child support has priority over all other legal process under state law against the same income. This means it takes precedence over garnishments and other payroll deductions (except taxes, social security deductions and other income withholding orders for support). However, you may be prevented from withholding the income under federal bankruptcy law and may wish to consult with your attorney if given notice of a bankruptcy stay.
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