This Law Firm Publication by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. discusses wage garnishment in the context of the Tennessee Court of Appeals' decision in Erlanger Medical Center v. Strong. The court relied on guidance found in the US Department of Labor's Field Operations Manual and a Wage and Hour Opinion Letter to hold that tips are not earnings that may be garnished. The publication notes that the decision and the US Department of Labor guidance documents on which it relied may serve as strong persuasive authority in other jurisdictions.