The Illinois Wage Deduction Summons is a legal document that employers must serve on their employees when they are seeking a wage deduction. This document is usually used by the employer to recover unpaid debts from an employee, such as unpaid loans, taxes, or other monetary obligations. The document outlines the amount of money that the employer is entitled to deduct from the employee’s wages. It also outlines the time frame for the deduction and the legal remedies for the employee if the employer fails to follow the terms of the summons. There are two types of Illinois Wage Deduction Summons — the Statutory Summons and the Common Law Summons. The Statutory Summons is issued by a court and requires the employer to follow the requirements of the Illinois Wage Payment Act, while the Common Law Summons is issued by an individual or entity who claims to be owed money by the employee.