Question about garnishment in WA state

[Trish]

Ok, I just want to make sure I'm understanding this.....
(for WA state)
"WAGE GARNISHMENT EXEMPTION: 75% of earnings or 40 times the federal minimum hourly wage, whichever is greater"

Ummm.....what?:eek:
75%??? That can't be right..... please tell me I'm misunderstanding this.

Anyone know?

[jjgross]

Originally Posted by Trish

Ok, I just want to make sure I'm understanding this.....
(for WA state)
"WAGE GARNISHMENT EXEMPTION: 75% of earnings or 40 times the federal minimum hourly wage, whichever is greater"

Ummm.....what?:eek:
75%??? That can't be right..... please tell me I'm misunderstanding this.

Anyone know?

I believe they can only garnish 25% of you income in most states,after all you have to live.so 75% would be exempt.

[Trish]

OMG I'm a tard. lol
Was I reading it backwards?

ETA: Thnx jj.......I'm still crackin up. Can't believe how my brain works sometimes. Oy.