The minimum amount of earnings a worker must be left with after an attachment of earnings deduction, to ensure they can meet basic living expenses. The order sets this protected rate so that deductions never reduce the worker's income below it.
In Plain English
The minimum amount of take-home pay you must be left with after money is taken from your wages for a court order. This ensures you still have enough money to cover your basic costs of living.
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