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A garnishing order applies only to wages payable within the next seven days. So if the creditor wants to tap into what you’re owed in the next pay period, they must apply for a new garnishing order. (There’s an exception for support payments.) | A garnishing order applies only to wages payable within the next seven days. So if the creditor wants to tap into what you’re owed in the next pay period, they must apply for a new garnishing order. (There’s an exception for support payments.) | ||
An employer isn’t allowed to dismiss or demote a worker just because the employer receives a garnishing order. If that happens to you, you should seek legal advice. [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/ | An employer isn’t allowed to dismiss or demote a worker just because the employer receives a garnishing order. If that happens to you, you should seek legal advice. [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/options-legal-help/ There are options for free or low-cost legal advice]. | ||
Meanwhile, if having your wages garnished causes you serious financial hardship, you can apply to court for relief. We explain how shortly. | Meanwhile, if having your wages garnished causes you serious financial hardship, you can apply to court for relief. We explain how shortly. | ||
