Michigan Garnishment Reforms Will Take Effect Soon: Employment Law Manual Updated, Legal Timetable Entry Added

Author: Rena Pirsos, XpertHR Legal Editor

Several provisions of Michigan's creditor garnishment reform law have been amended in favor of employers. The amendments relate primarily to the length of time that creditor garnishments will remain in effect, the amount of the employer administrative fee, employer notice of default judgments and priority of multiple withholding orders. The reforms apply to creditor garnishment orders issued after September 30, 2015.

In light of these developments, the Involuntary and Voluntary Pay Deductions: Michigan section of the Employment Law Manual has been updated and an entry has been added to the Legal Timetable.