12 CFR 1208.79 - Prohibited actions by employer.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 12 - Banks and Banking last revised: Dec 01, 2026

View all text of Subpart E [§ 1208.60 - § 1208.81]

§ 1208.79 - Prohibited actions by employer.

The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 prohibits an employer from discharging, refusing to employ, or taking disciplinary action against the debtor due to the issuance of a withholding order under this subpart E.

authority: 5 U.S.C. 5514; 12 U.S.C. 4526; 26 U.S.C. 6402(d); 31 U.S.C. 3701-3720D; 31 CFR 285.2; 31 CFR Chapter IX

cite as: 12 CFR 1208.79