What is garnishment exemption in SAP PY-DE - Germany?

SAP Term: garnishment exemption

• Component: PY-DE

• Component Name: Germany

• Description: A form of debtor protection when, by court order, a debtor must surrender assets and income to pay off debts. Garnishment exemptions are aimed at avoiding leaving debtors unable to support themselves.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Garnishment exemption is a feature of the SAP Payroll (PY-DE Germany) component that allows employers to exempt certain employees from garnishment orders. This feature is used to protect employees from having their wages garnished by creditors or other entities. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the garnishment exemption feature, employers must first enter the employee’s details into the system. This includes their name, address, and other relevant information. Once this is done, employers can then enter the details of the garnishment order and select the “exempt” option for the employee. This will ensure that the employee’s wages are not subject to garnishment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to note that the garnishment exemption feature only applies to employees who are exempt from garnishment orders. Employers should also be aware that this feature does not apply to any other type of wage deduction or withholding. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on garnishment exemption in SAP Payroll (PY-DE Germany), please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, employers should consult with their legal advisors to ensure they are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding garnishment orders.