Garnishments
What is a Garnishment?
A garnishment is a legal order instructing an employer to withhold pay from an employee’s wages to satisfy a creditor debt incurred by the employee. The university is required by law to process and deduct the amounts indicated on garnishment orders (Writs of Garnishment), based on specific calculation guidelines. A processing fee is charged to the employee for child support and voluntary wage assignment. The garnishment and processing fee deductions are itemized on the paycheck.
Common types of wage garnishments & assignments
Any questions in regards to modification or release of the garnishment should be directed to the agency or attorney issuing the wage assignment. Only the issuer of the garnishment has the legal authority to modify or release your garnishment. You may wish to consult your attorney regarding any changes to your garnishment.
All types of garnishment orders and releases should be mailed/delivered to
University of Utah
Tax Services and Payroll Accounting
102 South 200 East, 2nd Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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