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For anyone reading this thread later - make sure you understand the difference between current support and arrears. They can only garnish UI for past due amounts, not ongoing monthly support orders.
That's an important distinction. I was confused about that earlier in the thread.
Exactly right. Current support comes from wages or you pay directly. Unemployment garnishment is only for catching up on back support.
Last thing - if you have questions about your specific garnishment amount or think there's an error, that's definitely something worth calling Washington ESD about. Sometimes the numbers don't match up right.
I'll keep that in mind. Hopefully everything goes smoothly but good to know I can call if there are issues.
And if you need help getting through to them, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier really does work for reaching Washington ESD agents.
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Been reading through all these comments and feel like I finally understand how severance affects unemployment benefits. Time to file my claim!
Good luck with your claim! Remember to stay on top of your weekly filings.
Thanks! I've got everything organized and ready to go.
This discussion convinced me I need to be more proactive about understanding my benefits. Never realized how complicated the severance rules could be.
It's always good to be informed before you need it. Unemployment rules can be tricky.
Absolutely. Better to know this stuff ahead of time than learn it during a crisis.
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One more thing - make sure you're still filing your weekly claims with Washington ESD even if most of the money is going to child support. If you stop claiming, you'll lose benefits entirely and then you'll have zero income instead of partial income.
Good point. I was so frustrated I almost stopped filing but that would just make things worse.
Exactly. Keep following all the requirements - job search, weekly claims, everything. Don't let frustration with garnishment mess up your actual benefits.
Try calling DCS early in the morning right when they open. I finally got through at 8:02 AM after weeks of trying. Sometimes timing is everything with these government phone systems.
I'll try that tomorrow morning. What time do they open exactly?
8 AM Pacific time Monday through Friday. Have all your case information ready because they'll want your case number, SSN, and other details right away.
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When I couldn't get through to change my withholding election, someone suggested trying Claimyr to reach an Washington ESD agent. Worked great - got connected in about 20 minutes instead of spending all day redialing.
Multiple people have mentioned Claimyr now. Might be worth knowing about if I need to make changes later.
Yeah, I used it too when I had adjudication issues. Much better than the busy signal game.
Bottom line - unemployment is taxable income, elect to have 10% withheld for federal taxes, and Washington has no state income tax so you don't worry about that part. Pretty straightforward once you know.
Perfect summary! Thanks everyone. I feel much more confident about this now.
This thread was really helpful. I was wondering about the same thing.
Miguel Silva
The training extension thing is real but it's not easy to get approved. You have to be enrolled in an approved program and it has to be for a high-demand occupation. They don't just rubber stamp it.
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Liam Fitzgerald
•Did you try to get approved for training benefits?
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Miguel Silva
•I looked into it but the programs that qualified didn't fit my situation. Most were healthcare or trades-related. Nothing in my field.
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Zainab Ismail
Bottom line: 26 weeks maximum for regular unemployment in Washington. No current extensions. Plan accordingly and start looking at other options before you hit the limit. Don't wait until the last minute.
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Aisha Khan
•Thanks everyone for all the info. Sounds like I need to get more serious about my job search and start planning for after benefits end.
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Zainab Ismail
•Good luck! The job market is tough but 18 weeks is still enough time to find something if you stay focused.
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