Frequently Asked Questions

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• Can I set up a payment agreement instead of having a wage levy?
• How can I get the amount of my wage levy reduced?
• Why did you levy my wages?
• Why didn't you tell me you were going to levy my wages?
• As an employer how can I find out the amount left to pay on an employee's wage levy?

• Can I set up a payment agreement instead of having a wage levy?Back to top

  A wage levy is a legal action that cannot be replaced by a payment agreement. The levy will continue until the debt is paid. You can make additional payments to reduce the debt and shorten the length of the levy.​

• How can I get the amount of my wage levy reduced?Back to top

  The department will reduce the amount of the levy in cases of extreme financial hardship. Proof of hardship is required. Contact the department at 651-556-3003, 800-657-3909 or TTY at 711.​

• Why did you levy my wages?Back to top

  Previous attempts at receiving payment for your debt were unsuccessful. ​

• Why didn't you tell me you were going to levy my wages?Back to top

  In the letter you received you were told that a levy could occur if other payment arrangements were not made. If you do not believe you received a letter, contact the department at 651-556-3003, 800-657-3909 or TTY at 711.​

• As an employer how can I find out the amount left to pay on an employee's wage levy?Back to top

  You must call the department at 651-556-3003, 800-657-3909 or TTY at 711.