# 29 C.F.R. § 20.208 (2026): Certification by employer

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_208

## Section

- **Citation:** 29 C.F.R. § 20.208 (2026)
- **Heading:** Certification by employer
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 29 CFR: Labor / Part 20: FEDERAL CLAIMS COLLECTION / Subpart F: Administrative Wage Garnishment / § 20.208: § 20.208   Certification by employer.

## Text

Along with the withholding order, the agency shall send to the employer a certification in the form prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. The employer shall complete and return the certification to the Department within the time frame prescribed in the instructions to the form. The certification will address matters such as information about the debtor's employment status and disposable pay available for withholding.

## Nearby sections

- [29 C.F.R. § 20.201 (2026) § 20.201   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_201.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.202 (2026) § 20.202   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_202.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.203 (2026) § 20.203   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_203.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.204 (2026) § 20.204   General rule.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_204.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.205 (2026) § 20.205   Notice requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_205.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.206 (2026) § 20.206   Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_206.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.207 (2026) § 20.207   Wage garnishment order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_207.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.208 (2026) § 20.208   Certification by employer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_208.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.209 (2026) § 20.209   Amounts withheld.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_209.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.210 (2026) § 20.210   Exclusions from garnishment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_210.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.211 (2026) § 20.211   Financial hardship.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_211.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.212 (2026) § 20.212   Ending garnishment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_212.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.213 (2026) § 20.213   Actions prohibited by employer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_213.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.214 (2026) § 20.214   Refunds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_214.md)

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