# 29 C.F.R. § 20.210 (2026): Exclusions from garnishment

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_210

## Section

- **Citation:** 29 C.F.R. § 20.210 (2026)
- **Heading:** Exclusions from garnishment
- **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 / § 20.210: § 20.210   Exclusions from garnishment.

## Text

The Department may not garnish the wages of a debtor who it knows has been involuntarily separated from employment until the debtor has been reemployed continuously for at least 12 months. The debtor has the burden of informing the Department (or any other federal agency exercising the Department's authority under this subpart) of the circumstances surrounding an involuntary separation from employment.

## 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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