1687-S2 AMH APPE HUTC 61

2SHB 1687 - H AMDS 208 FAILED 3-14-97

By Representative Appelwick

     On page 13, beginning on line 8, after Ain effect@ strike all material through Auntil@ on line 9 and insert Afor one year after the employee has left your employment or@

     On page 13, beginning on line 11, after Aemployee@ strike all material through Aremuneration))@ on line 18 and insert A, whichever is later.  You shall continue to hold the wage assignment order during that period.  If the employee returns to your employment during the one year period you shall immediately begin to withhold the employee=s earnings according to the terms of the wage assignment order.  If the employee has not returned to your employment within one year, the wage assignment will cease to have effect at the expiration of the one year period, unless you still owe the employee earnings or other remuneration@

     On page 14, beginning on line 35, after Ain effect@ strike all material through Auntil@ and insert Afor one year after the employee has left the employment or@

     Beginning on page 14, line 36, after Athe employer@ strike all material through Aobligor))@ on page 15 line 8 and insert Ahas been in possession of any earnings or remuneration owed to the employee, whichever is later.  The employer shall continue to hold the wage assignment order during that period.  If the employee returns to the employer=s employment during the one year period the employer shall immediately begin to withhold the employee=s earnings or remuneration according to the terms of the wage assignment order.  If the employee has not returned within one year, the wage assignment shall cease to have effect at the expiration of the one year period, unless the employer continues to owe remuneration for employment to the obligor@

     On page 18, beginning on line 18, after Aor@ strike all material through Ano longer@ on line 22 and insert Aone year has expired since the employer has employed the responsible parent or has been in possession of or owing any earnings to the responsible parent or the employment security department has been@

EFFECT:  Restores current law providing that the wage withholding order remain in effect and be retained by the employer for one year after the employee has left employment.