Garnished wages – updated Jan 2013

As of Jan 1st, 2013 the amounts exempt from  garnished wages have been updated as follows:

single – 2,122 sh

widower/divorced/single parent + 1 child – 3,432 sh

widower/divorced/single parent + 2 or more children – 4,281 sh

couple – 3,183 sh

couple + 1 child – 3,692 sh

couple + 2 or more children – 4,201 sh

 

Notes:

1) The above amounts do not apply to garnished wages for alimony.

2) Should the above amounts be more than 80% of the monthly salary (after deductions for income tax and social security and health tax) the amount exempt shall be reduced to 80% of the actual monthly salary.

 

source: protection of salary law, 1958 update 2013

 

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