What happens to an employee's wages when they are subject to wage garnishments?

When an employee is subject to wage garnishments, part of their paycheck is withheld and sent directly to a creditor or for payment of a legal obligation, such as child support or unpaid taxes. This means that the employee does not receive their entire paycheck; instead, a specific amount is deducted from their wages before they are paid. Wage garnishment is a legal process, and the amount that can be garnished is typically determined by state laws or the nature of the debt. As a result, the correct outcome is that the employee may lose part of their paycheck due to these mandatory deductions.