Description
Ensure that child and spousal support withholding deductions are handled correctly based on state and federal requirements.
Garnishments can be complex for most companies. The majority of garnishments received are for child support understanding all the laws regarding child support can be overwhelming. It is important for companies to understand those laws and how to apply them so they can review all aspects of child support withholding requirements from the federal and state level. This topic will give all the details needed to know what laws to follow and how to calculate, execute, and remit withheld payments to the appropriate state disbursement units. This material will review medical support orders, what they are, and who should handle them concerning a child support order. We will also review special employee situations to avoid costly penalties.
Date: 2022-09-08 Start Time: 1:00 PM ET End Time: 2:05 PM ET
Learning Objectives
* You will be able to discuss of the most uptodate lump sum reporting requirements and how to comply and process the additional orders sent to employers due to the reporting requirement.
* You will be able to review how to properly calculate a child support deduction from an employees pay, according to the employer legal requirements, not just the order received.
* You will be able to recognize the employers legal requirements when a child support order is received.
* You will be able to identify the different types of administrative fees and when they are required or when an employer can choose to withhold them.