The subject of assessing corrective discipline for violations regarding garnishments was discussed during the 1985 negotiations with Local 20.
The Union stated that an employee's financial difficulties are often magnified if he is required to serve a disciplinary layoff for such infractions.
The City realizes that there are different varied reasons for garnishment actions taken against employees and, therefore, the City will continue to provide through its employee assistance program or through whatever other resources are available in the community, counseling regarding the employee's responsibility toward his creditors and the City.