Wage theft takes many forms, including failure to pay minimum wage, withholding of tips, and failure to pay overtime rates as required by law. Wage theft occurs when an employer fails to provide the ...

When an employee defaults on debt or gets behind on other financial obligations, their creditors or other interested parties can take action, such as initiating a lawsuit or pursuing wage garnishment.

If you owe a debt, such as long overdue tax debts or student loan payments, the government can withhold part of your paycheck to repay the amount owed, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).