Garnishment is one tool that creditors may use to collect money. As an employer in Washington state, you may encounter a writ of garnishment to collect on an employee's obligation. Be aware that you may face liability if you fail to process the writ with appropriate care. This post lists the four steps every employer should follow to stay in compliance.
On July 3, 2012, Tomas Lopez, an on-duty lifeguard, noticed a man struggling in the water south of his post when someone rushed to his stand asking for help. By the time Lopez arrived, several witnesses had pulled the man out of the water. Lopez and an off-duty nurse attended to the man until the paramedics arrived. Later that day, Lopez was fired for leaving his designated post, a violation of company rules. In this post, Beth Joffe discusses considerations for employers when faced...
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