Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 07. Department of Human Services |
Subtitle 07. CHILD SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION |
Chapter 07.07.19. Administrative Earnings Withholding |
Sec. 07.07.19.06. Responsibilities of Employer
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A. Upon receipt of an earnings withholding notice, an employer shall, beginning with the next pay period after receipt of the notice:
(1) Deduct the amount of the withholding from the obligor's earnings on a regular basis; and
(2) Send the deducted amount to the State disbursement unit as specified in the earnings withholding notice, within 7 business days after the day on which the earnings are paid to the obligor.
B. An employer may deduct and retain an additional $2 for each deduction made under the earnings withholding notice.
C. Within 10 days after the obligor terminates employment, the employer shall:
(1) Notify the Administration of the termination;
(2) Provide the Administration with the obligor's last known address; and
(3) Provide the Administration with the name and address of the obligor's new employer, if known.