I received this question from a reader on my blog http://www.howtostopgarnishment.com/ and I think it is worth sharing:Question: If I am garnished and I leave the company will this affect my pension fund payout? Answer:According to this US law article a pension can be garnished. As I am not a lawyer I suggest you get a definite answer by a professional in your own country.
source:FDIC Law, Regulations, Related Acts 6500 - Consumer ProtectionTITLE III—RESTRICTION ON GARNISHMENT§ 302. Definitions.For the purposes of this title: (a) The term "earnings" means compensation paid or payable for personal services, whether denominated as wages, salary, commission, bonus, or otherwise, and includes periodic payments pursuant to a pension or retirement program.
...[Source: Section 302 of title III of the Act of May 29, 1968 (Pub. L. No. 90-321; 82 Stat. 163), effective July 1, 1970]
source:FDIC Law, Regulations, Related Acts 6500 - Consumer ProtectionTITLE III—RESTRICTION ON GARNISHMENT§ 302. Definitions.For the purposes of this title: (a) The term "earnings" means compensation paid or payable for personal services, whether denominated as wages, salary, commission, bonus, or otherwise, and includes periodic payments pursuant to a pension or retirement program.
...[Source: Section 302 of title III of the Act of May 29, 1968 (Pub. L. No. 90-321; 82 Stat. 163), effective July 1, 1970]
