Tuition reimbursement cannot be factored into wage garnishment, DOL says

Higher Ed Dive

Caroline Colvin

January 6, 2025

Workers who receive tuition assistance will not have that employer reimbursement included in their wage garnishment.

Dive Brief:

When an employer-sponsored benefit is not related to employee pay or services, it cannot be factored into wage garnishment, the U.S. Department of Labor stated in an opinion letter published Dec. 18.

Administrator Jessica Looman was responding to an inquiry regarding tuition reimbursement and wage garnishment for debts, such as child support.

The Wage and Hour Division referred to the Consumer Credit Protection Act to answer this question.

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