Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Department of Labor and Industry
Board
Department of Labor and Industry
chapter
Maximum Garnishment Amounts [16 VAC 15 ‑ 21]
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
Maximum Garnishment Amounts
Action 1886
 
[Withdrawn 9/23/2005]
General Information
Action Summary This action increases from 30 times the federal minimum wage rate (F.M.W.R.) per weeek to 40 times the F.M.W.R. per week as the amount of disposable earnings that are exempt from garnishment. This action also establishes the maximum amount which can be withheld for garnishment per week as either 25% of the weekly disposable earnings exceed 40 times the F.M.W.R., whichever is less, so long as the amount withheld does not reduce the weekly disposable earnings below 40 times thr F.M.W.R.
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Executive Branch Review This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation: Virginia Code ยง 2.2-4006
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Contact Information
Name / Title: Wendy Inge  / Director, Division of Labor and Employment Law
Address: Department of Labor and Industry
Main Street Centre, 600 East Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: wendy.inge@doli.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)786-3224    FAX: (804)371-2324    TDD: (804)786-2376

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