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The document WG-005 is a form used by employers in California to respond to an Earnings Withholding Order for wage garnishment. It requires employers to provide information about the employee's employment status, earnings, and any other existing orders affecting the employee's wages. Employers must complete and return the form within 15 days to avoid civil penalties and attorney fees.

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How to file wage garnishment in California?

How to garnish wages Get Writ of Execution. If you dont have a Writ of Execution, you need to get one. Fill out form. Application for Earnings Withholding Order (Wage Garnishment) (form WG-001) Make a copy. Bring to sheriff or process server and pay fee. Wait for response. The sheriff send you the money.

How to file a wage garnishment in California?

Upon being notified of a wage garnishment court order, an employer should immediately alert the employee to the situation in writing. Depending on the garnishment, there may be a form provided for this (i.e., Form 668 for a federal levy).

What is a WG 005 form?

The employer uses this form to tell the sheriff, marshal, or constable about the employment of the person whose wages are being garnished. The sheriff, marshal, or constable may prepare the top caption, or may ask you to prepare it for them.

How much of your wages can be garnished in California?

First, hire a lawyer. You cant directly garnish someones wages; it takes a court order to do that. There are a lot of details and paperwork that must be covered first. You must prove that a valid obligation exists and that you have tried other methods to collect it and failed to do so.

How do I notify my employee of wage garnishment?

Under California law, as of September 1, 2023, the most that can be garnished from your wages is the lesser of: 20% of your disposable earnings for the workweek or. 40% of the amount your weekly disposable earnings exceed 48 times the state hourly minimum wage.