An Employer's Guide to Direct Earnings Attachments (DEA) for the Collection of Housing Benefit Overpayments

If they think that the amount you have calculated is too much, you should first check that the amount being deducted is correct according to tables A or B in section 6.2, on the basis of their earnings and other orders in place. If the amount is correct, you should explain that you have made the deduction as instructed to do so. If they feel that this is too much for them to manage, you should advise them to contact the Recovery Team on 01642 526820.