Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
If I become an Independent Contractor are my wages subject to garnishment?
Asked on 8/03/09, 7:03 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Carl Starrett
Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II
if you are an employer, the maximum that a creditor can garnish is 25% of your net pay. The procedure to "garnish" income of an independent contractor is slightly different and actually offers less protection. if a judgment creditor follows the proper procedures, the creditor could actually collect ALL of the independent contract income. You are better off filing for bankruptcy or staying as an employee.
Answered on 8/05/09, 2:26 pm