{"id":84321,"date":"2026-06-08T15:11:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T15:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/worldnews\/can-a-wage-garnishment-be-taken-from-severance-pay\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T15:11:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T15:11:44","slug":"can-a-wage-garnishment-be-taken-from-severance-pay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/worldnews\/can-a-wage-garnishment-be-taken-from-severance-pay\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a wage garnishment be taken from severance pay?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ItShrt World News -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"1882483372\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2026\/06\/08\/3326022f-6c07-42b4-ae6a-1673acdef6eb\/thumbnail\/620x413\/c23d987eeddf21c7459f0a76ad13140a\/gettyimages-1221748778.jpg#\" alt=\"close up box of stuff and document paper and show need a job after  coronavirus (covid-19)takeaway your jobs \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2026\/06\/08\/3326022f-6c07-42b4-ae6a-1673acdef6eb\/thumbnail\/620x413\/c23d987eeddf21c7459f0a76ad13140a\/gettyimages-1221748778.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2026\/06\/08\/3326022f-6c07-42b4-ae6a-1673acdef6eb\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/30cd85bdbce4b4b34da51623891b6309\/gettyimages-1221748778.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Severance is meant to carry you to your next opportunity, but is that money at risk if you have unpaid debt?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Skaman306\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Many Americans are facing major financial challenges as we enter the second half of the year, and for good reason. Inflation not only remains elevated <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/pce-report-today-inflation-kevin-warsh-federal-reserve\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">but is climbing<\/a><\/span>, and borrowing costs are still high, too. <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/household-debt-hit-new-high-what-to-do-about-yours-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">Household debt<\/a><\/span> also continues to climb, leaving some borrowers, particularly those with <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/why-are-credit-card-rates-so-high-2026-what-experts-say\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">high-rate credit card debt<\/a><\/span>, struggling to keep up with their monthly payments. The job market is also tough, and if you&#8217;re one of the many who have experienced a job loss on top of those challenges, you know how quickly the financial pressure can escalate.<\/p>\n<p>In that situation, a severance package from your former employer can provide some important but temporary financial stability. Whether that payment is enough to cover a few weeks of expenses or several months of bills, the money from a severance is generally intended to help you bridge the gap between jobs and maintain some stability while you plan your next move. But when <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/cant-make-your-credit-card-payments-consider-this-instead\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">you have unpaid debts<\/a><\/span> that are already in collections or have <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/being-sued-over-your-delinquent-credit-card-debt-heres-what-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">progressed to legal action<\/a><\/span>, that financial cushion may not be as secure as it appears.<\/p>\n<p>And, if the creditor has already obtained a garnishment order \u2014 or is in the process of pursuing one \u2014 things can get even more stressful. <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/can-a-debt-collector-garnish-your-wages-without-telling-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">Wage garnishment<\/a><\/span> is a legal process in which a creditor with a judgment against you can have your employer divert a portion of your wages to them to satisfy unpaid debt, so it makes sense that your severance pay could be targeted, too. Is that really the case, though? That&#8217;s what we&#8217;ll examine below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.money.com\/pr\/a68c45e313e3?s1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbsnews.com%2Fnews%2Fcan-garnishment-be-taken-from-severance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored, noopener\">Tackle your high-rate debt before it escalates here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Can a wage garnishment be taken from severance pay?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In many cases, yes, a garnishment can impact your severance pay \u2014 but there are caveats.<\/p>\n<p>Federal law treats your earnings \u2014 meaning compensation for services \u2014 as subject to garnishment. Severance often falls into that category, particularly when it&#8217;s paid out as continued salary across several pay periods rather than as a one-time sum.<\/p>\n<p>When severance is paid like ordinary wages, the limits under the federal Consumer Credit Protection Act typically apply. Under this law, a creditor generally <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/how-wage-garnishment-impacts-paychecks\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">can&#8217;t take more than 25%<\/a><\/span> of your disposable earnings, or the amount by which your weekly disposable earnings exceed 30 times the federal minimum wage \u2014 whichever is smaller. The goal of those caps is to leave you with enough to cover basic living costs.<\/p>\n<p>The picture shifts with lump-sum severance, though. Once a single severance payment lands in your checking account, a creditor may go after it through <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/how-serious-is-a-bank-levy\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">a bank levy<\/a><\/span> rather than a wage garnishment \u2014 and bank levies don&#8217;t carry the same percentage-based protections. However, certain <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/income-exempt-from-bank-levy\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">exempt funds<\/a><\/span> already in the account may still be shielded.<\/p>\n<p>How a lump sum gets classified, however, can vary from one court and state to the next, so state law matters significantly here. A handful of states <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/which-states-prohibit-wage-garnishment-by-debt-collectors\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">fully bar most wage garnishment<\/a><\/span> for consumer debts, which can offer real protection. But even in those states, exceptions exist for obligations like child support, unpaid taxes and federal student loans, which follow their own rules and can claim a larger share of your money than a typical creditor ever could.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.money.com\/pr\/a68c45e313e3?s1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbsnews.com%2Fnews%2Fcan-garnishment-be-taken-from-severance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored, noopener\">Learn more about the debt relief options you qualify for now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What to do if debt is putting your income at risk<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re concerned that a severance payment could be garnished, it&#8217;s likely a sign that your debt issues have reached a critical stage where action is needed. So it may be time to explore your <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/important-debt-relief-options-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">debt relief options<\/a><\/span>, which can be even more beneficial if you can do so before collection efforts intensify.<\/p>\n<p>For example, <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/important-facts-to-know-about-debt-settlement-according-to-experts\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">debt settlement<\/a><\/span> may be worth considering if you&#8217;re experiencing financial hardship and are fully unable to keep up with your required payments. With this approach, the goal is to negotiate with your creditors, either through a <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/best-debt-relief-companies-plus-advice-borrowers-need-to-know-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">debt relief company<\/a><\/span> or on your own, to agree on a lump-sum settlement that&#8217;s lower than your current balance, making it easier and more affordable to get rid of the debt.<\/p>\n<p>Another option is to work with a credit counselor on <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/what-is-a-debt-management-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">a debt management plan<\/a><\/span>, which can consolidate multiple unsecured debts into a single monthly payment while reducing your interest rates and fees. This keeps you on track with your payments while making it more affordable to pay off what you owe. Or, <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/debt-consolidation-what-is-how-does-it-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">debt consolidation<\/a><\/span> may make sense if you still have relatively strong credit and want to combine multiple high-rate debts into one fixed monthly payment. This strategy can simplify the repayment process and potentially lower your borrowing costs.<\/p>\n<p>If lawsuits, judgments or active garnishments are already in place, speaking with a qualified debt relief professional sooner rather than later is particularly important. The earlier you address collection issues, the more options you will typically have.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The bottom line<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Severance is meant to carry you to your next opportunity, but it doesn&#8217;t automatically come with protections against creditors. Whether a garnishment can reach your severance ultimately depends on how it&#8217;s paid, what you owe and where you live \u2014 variables that can have a big impact from one situation to the next. If you&#8217;re worried about a judgment catching up to your final check, the worst move is typically to wait it out. 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