Date : April 19th , 2026

Time: 1pmET | 12pm CT | 11am MT | 10am PT

Duration: 90 Minutes

Course Overview

Child support garnishments extend beyond routine payroll processing—they represent a critical legal obligation for employers. Errors such as missed deadlines, incorrect calculations, or noncompliance with applicable laws can result in significant penalties. Understanding these requirements is essential for minimizing risk and ensuring accurate withholding.

This CE course equips payroll professionals, HR teams, and business leaders with the knowledge needed to confidently manage child support and medical support garnishments. While federal regulations establish the baseline, state-specific rules often introduce additional complexity. Participants will learn how to interpret and apply Income Withholding Orders (IWOs), manage administrative fees, and correctly calculate withholding amounts across varying jurisdictions.

The course also provides practical guidance on handling challenging scenarios, including employees with multiple garnishment orders, limited disposable income, and overlapping child and medical support obligations. In addition, it highlights best practices for maintaining compliance with both federal and state regulations while improving operational efficiency..

Topics Covered:

• Federal garnishment compliance requirements
• Multi-state law application and coordination
• Prioritization of multiple garnishment orders
• Electronic processing and automation strategies
• Medical support order handling and compliance

Learning Objectives

• Distinguish between federal and state compliance requirements for wage garnishments
• Understand Income Withholding Order (IWO) requirements and their application within payroll processes
• Evaluate complex garnishment scenarios and apply proper prioritization rules
• Assess the advantages of electronic processing for managing withholding orders
• Differentiate between child support and medical support regulations and obligations.

Credits and Other information:

• Recommended CPE credit – 1.5
• Credits – IRS , NASBA and HRCI
• Recommended field of study – Taxes
• Session Prerequisites and preparation: None
• Session learning level: Update
• Location: Virtual/Online
• Delivery method: Group Internet Based
• Attendance Requirement:  Yes
• Session Duration: 90 minutes

Who Will Benefit:

• Chief Executive Officer
• Chief Operating Officer
• VP of Human Resources
• Chief Learning Officer
• Director
• Project Manager
• Payroll Professional
• Operations Manager
• Human Resources Professional
• Tax Professionals
• CPA

About Our Speaker 

Vicki M. Lambert, CPP, is president and academic director of The Payroll Advisor™ a firm specializing in training payroll professionals. With over 40 years of hands-on experience in all facets of payroll functions as well as over 20 years as a trainer and author, Ms. Lambert is a sought-after and respected voice in the practice and management of payroll issues. She has conducted open market training seminars on payroll issues across the United States that have been attended by executives and professionals from some of the most prestigious firms in business today.