§ 1674. — Restriction on discharge from employment by reason of garnishment.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 15USC1674]
TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND TRADE
CHAPTER 41--CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION
SUBCHAPTER II--RESTRICTIONS ON GARNISHMENT
Sec. 1674. Restriction on discharge from employment by reason of
garnishment
(a) Termination of employment
No employer may discharge any employee by reason of the fact that
his earnings have been subjected to garnishment for any one
indebtedness.
(b) Penalties
Whoever willfully violates subsection (a) of this section shall be
fined not more than $1,000, or imprisoned not more than one year, or
both.
(Pub. L. 90-321, title III, Sec. 304, May 29, 1968, 82 Stat. 163.)
