I am currently having money taken from my check in the form of a garnishment.

Now my employer wants to start charging me for processing the garnishment.

Can they do this?

John

Colorado law allows an employer to extract a processing fee of up to $5.00 per month from the remainder of the employee’s earnings after child support has been already withheld. There is no processing fee permitted for health insurance premium (HIP) withholding.

You should contact the court or agency that is handling your garnishment order to inquire.

Of course, we don't know that this is for child support, do we?

It is always worth reading the withholding order and see if there is language there.

It is not for child support. It is for student loans.

The order should specify if it is allowed. You should have a copy of it, or ask payroll to give you a copy.