§ 60-2311 Discharge of employee due to wage garnishment prohibited.

If your wages get garnished, your job is protected. This rule says your boss cannot fire you just because a court ordered part of your paycheck to go toward paying off a debt.

Wage garnishment happens when a creditor wins a court case against you and the court orders your employer to hold back some of your pay to cover what you owe. This can feel embarrassing or stressful, but the law makes clear that losing your job over it is not allowed.

This protection applies no matter how many garnishments you have. Your employer cannot use garnishment as an excuse to let you go, even if it creates extra paperwork or hassle for them. If you believe you were fired for this reason, you may have legal options to fight back.