Wage garnishment: What happens to vacation days and overtime?

Questioner

When does a wage garnishment take effect, and what happens to the overtime, vacation days and vacation pay that were accrued before the garnishment?

Lawyer

In principle, the attachment will take effect immediately, i.e. after the bailiff has informed your employer or benefit agency in writing. The overtime, holiday pay and holidays are subject to the attachment after the attachment-free amount has been calculated.

Questioner

Thank you for your answer, but my question was about the credits I built up before the seizure, are they also covered by the seizure? Greeting

Lawyer

Yes, they are also subject to seizure. First, an exempt amount is calculated and everything above that, such as vacation days, overtime and vacation pay, is subject to seizure