Wage Garnishment Links and Resources

Department of Education's Ombudsman at 877-557-2575 or visit its website at www.fsahelp.ed.gov



Title III, Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA) (15 USC §1671 et seq. (PDF)(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/statutes/garn01.pdf); 29 CFR Part 870(http://www.dol.gov/dol/allcfr/ESA/Title_29/Part_870/toc.htm))

NOLO Law

Wage garnishment can take a substantial part of your income. In some cases, up to 65% of your wages can be garnished! Title III of the Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA) protects you from being fired by your employer, if your wages are garnished. It also sets rules on how much of your wages can be garnished. Part of your wage is exempt from garnishment. Wage garnishment resources: