Garnishments Belgium (0125) 

Definition

In this infotype you store garnishment information relevant for Belgium. Garnishments can be paid in the form of either a one-time amount, monthly amounts or monthly rates.

Use

The data you enter in this infotype is read by:

●     The Belgian payroll program (RPCALCB0) to determine the garnishment amounts to be deducted.

●     The garnishment overview (RPCPFOB0) for follow-up purposes.

Structure

The infotype is split as follows:

●     Garnishment Information
Enter the following information:

○     Type
Refers to the garnishment type (alimony, outstanding alimony, regular garnishment, etc.).

○     Counter
Enables you to prioritize garnishments.

○     Date signature
Refers to the date of signature of the judgement or to the date of the deposit at the court registry. The date of signature enables you to prioritize garnishments per type.
Note
If an employee has been assigned different garnishment orders of the same type and with the same date, use the above-mentioned counter to determine the priority.

○     Total amount
Enables you to specify the total amount of the debt to be paid as defined in the garnishment order.

○     Monthly amount
Enables you to specify the monthly amounts of the debt to be paid as defined in the garnishment order.

○     Percentage garnishment of wages
Enables you to specify the percentage that is calculated on the employee's garnishable income.

○     Payment blocked
Enables you to specify whether or not payments have to be blocked for a certain period. If you set this indicator, the part of the salary subject to garnishment is deducted from the employee's net salary but not paid to the creditor.

○     Indication court order
Enables you to enter additional information on the garnishment order.

●     Recipient
Enter the bank details that are required to transfer the garnishment amount:

○     Payee key

○     Address

○     Country

○     Bank number

○     Bank account number

○     Payment method

Implementation Considerations

You must have performed the relevant activities under the Garnishment/Cession of Wages section of the Implementation Guide for the Belgian Payroll.