Direct Earnings Attachment. 17.15.1 Where no payment plan has been agreed and the debtor’s employer is known, EK Services will apply for a Direct Earnings Attachment. A final reminder will be issued to the debtor requesting payment in full within 7 days and if no payment is received or payment plan agreed, EK Services will make an application directly to the employer for the debt to be recovered by deduction from the debtors wages. 17.15.2 Once the Order is served on the employer, deductions must be made as required by regulations. The amount deducted from a customer’s salary is dependent on the total amount earned. 17.15.3 A Direct Earnings Attachment can be served without the customers consent and employer information can be obtained via the Housing Benefit Debt Service (DWP/HMRC) without the consent of the customer.
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Samples: Income Management Policy, Income Management Policy, Income Management Policy
