§ 1674. Restriction on discharge from employment by reason of garnishment

Type Statute

Publication 2026-03-26

State In force

Department United States Congress

Source OLRC

§ 1674. Restriction on discharge from employment by reason of garnishment

(a) Termination of employment No employer may discharge any employee by reason of the fact that his earnings have been subjected to garnishment for any one indebtedness.

(b) Penalties Whoever willfully violates subsection (a) of this section shall be fined not more than $1,000, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.

(Pub. L. 90–321, title III, § 304, May 29, 1968, 82 Stat. 163.)

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