Is there a law regarding a current employer giving a future employer garnishment paperwork before the employee has terminated with the current employer?
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Is there a law regarding a current employer giving a future employer garnishment paperwork before the employee has terminated with the current employer?
Asked on August 12, 2010 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
The Ohio garnishment statute I have read does not itself contain information that deals with the "procedure" of this kind. But what it does say that leads me to believe that the order may be transferable is that the garnishment shall be "continuous" until the judgement is paid in full or interrupted by another claim for garnishment (that would be because the amount would have to be adjusted to the first judgement creditor; the amount your wages may be garnished is set by statute in most states). Generally you can not be fired because of a garnishment. I would consult with a credit counseling service in your area. They are usually very familiar with these issues. Good luck.
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