There are safeguards in place to ensure that deductions are reasonable, and the possibility that more than one creditor will issue an earnings or wage arrestment is also taken into account. A formula is used to decide on how much each creditor receives, in cases where more than one arrestment has been served.
The amount deducted depends on how much you earn, and how often you are paid. A percentage of net earnings is used, but if you earn below the lowest level in the calculation tables there is no payment to make.
Earnings include commission, bonuses, overtime and statutory sick pay, as well as your basic net wage. Deductions continue until the debt is repaid in full, and if you change your job the order moves with you.