by Vicki M. Lambert, The Payroll Advisor
California’s involuntary wage deduction laws require employers to follow strict rules when processing child support orders, creditor garnishments, tax levies, and other mandatory withholdings.
Our guide explains how HR and payroll professionals can manage these deductions correctly, including compliance steps for delinquent vehicle registration orders and voluntary wage assignments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to California regulations.
In this guide, learn about:
- Involuntary pay deductions
- Child support withholding
- Creditor garnishment withholding
- Tax levy withholding
- Voluntary pay deductions
- Wage assignments
- Future developments
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
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About the author
Vicki M. Lambert, CCP
Vicki has over 30 years of hands-on experience in all facets of payroll functions and over 20 years as a trainer and author. She has conducted open market training seminars and lectured extensively on payroll administration and compliance issues for clients such as ADP, CCH Incorporated, Ceridian Employer Services, and The Employer Group.
She conceived, coordinated and wrote the manuals for the Payroll Practice and Management certificate program offered through the Extended Education Offices of Chapman University, California State University Long Beach; National University; and California State University, Northridge.