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How wage garnishment affects employees (and employers)

According to a paper from the ADP Research Institute, 7 percent of the worker population has a garnishment. Understanding who these workers are and what factors are at play in their garnishment can help employers provide resources and support to alleviate their financial stress.

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The typical garnished worker is a middle-aged, male worker with children and income under $60,000. (Photo: Shutterstock)

According to a paper from the ADP Research Institute titled U.S. Wage Garnishment Landscape: Through the Lens of the Employer, 7 percent of the worker population has a garnishment. If you’re a small employer you’re more likely to have employees whose wages are being garnished than if you were a large employer.

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