Section 136.001. Definitions.

 

(1)  Unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning, the definitions in ch. DWD 100 apply to this chapter.

(2)  In this chapter:

(a) "Disposable earnings" means that part of the earnings of any individual after the deduction from those earnings of any amounts required by law to be withheld; any life, health, dental or similar type of insurance premiums; union dues; any amount necessary to comply with a court order to contribute to the support of minor children; and any levy, wage assignment or garnishment executed prior to a levy issued under s. 108.225 , Stats.

(b) "Federal minimum hourly wage" means that wage prescribed by 29 USC 206 (a) (1) in effect at the time an exemption is calculated.

(c) "Federal poverty guidelines" means the poverty guidelines updated periodically in the Federal Register by the U.S. department of health and human services under the authority of 42 USC 9902 (2) and in effect at the time an exemption is calculated.

(d) "Gross earnings" includes, but is not limited to, wages, tips, salary, commissions, bonuses, value of room and board, and periodic payments such as longevity pay or proceeds from a pension or retirement plan.

(e) "Household" means all people who reside together and share income and expenses, but does not include all members of cooperative housing, group homes, or similar group housing or care arrangements.

(f) "Levy" means a procedure through which earnings of an individual are required to be withheld for payment of a debt, except a court order to contribute to the support of minor children.