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To summarize what everyone has said: ABY = "Able and Available: Yes" which means you correctly certified that you were able and available for work during that week. It's a positive status code that indicates your weekly claim was properly filed in terms of the availability requirement. As long as you're meeting your job search requirements (3 activities weekly) and don't have other issues, your claim should process normally with this status.
Thanks for the clear summary! This is really helpful. I appreciate everyone who took the time to explain.
Just wanted to add that if you're new to unemployment like I was, it's worth bookmarking this thread! I had the same panic when I first saw ABY on my claim status. The ESD website really could use better documentation of these codes. For anyone else reading this - ABY is definitely one of the "good" codes you want to see. It means you're doing everything right on that front. The ones to watch out for are the ones that start with "D" (like DEN for denied) or "ADJ" for adjudication like others mentioned. Keep doing your job searches and you should be fine!
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Just wanted to follow up since several people asked about Claimyr - I used them again yesterday to get clarification on my job search requirements and it was super quick. The agent explained exactly what activities count and how to document them properly. Really takes the stress out of dealing with Washington ESD.
That's exactly the kind of help I need. Going to try them next time I have questions instead of dealing with the phone runaround.
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Thanks everyone for all the detailed info! This is really helpful. I'm feeling much more confident about what to expect now. It sounds like with my $52k salary I should be looking at somewhere in the $400-600 range per week, which would definitely help cover my basic expenses while job hunting. I'm going to check out that benefit calculator on the Washington ESD website and also look into Claimyr if I run into issues getting through to them by phone. Really appreciate this community having so much practical advice!
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UPDATE: I paid my rent and some utilities with part of the money but kept about $900 in savings just in case. Just logged in today and guess what? The pending issues and adjudication notices are GONE from my account! System finally updated. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!!!
That's great news! Thanks for coming back to update us. This is exactly what I expected would happen. The system just needed time to catch up with the decision that had already been made. Good luck with your job search!
Congrats on getting everything sorted out! This is such a helpful thread for anyone dealing with the same situation. The fact that your system updated after the payment shows exactly what everyone was saying - ESD's different systems just don't sync up in real time. Really smart that you kept some money aside just in case too. Hope your job interviews go well!
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One important tip - don't miss any deadlines while waiting for the waiver decision! If you were on a payment plan before, some people have been told to continue making minimum payments until a decision is made. If you stop payments completely and then get denied, you could face additional penalties. Might be worth checking on that specific to your situation.
That's good advice, thanks. I wasn't on a payment plan yet - they just sent the initial overpayment notice with the waiver option at the same time. Fingers crossed they approve it because there's no way I can afford to pay back that much.
I just wanted to add that if anyone is struggling with the financial documentation part, your local WorkSource office can sometimes help you organize the paperwork. I went to mine last week and they had someone who specifically helps with ESD appeals and waivers. They helped me put together a clearer financial hardship statement and made sure I had all the right documents formatted properly. It's a free service and might be worth checking out if you're feeling overwhelmed by the process.
Chad Winthrope
Bottom line for OP and anyone else worried about this - you have way more time than you think (one year), but don't waste that time because every week you wait is a week of benefits you can't get back. File ASAP!
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Ryan Vasquez
•Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for all the help. Filing my claim tonight for sure.
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Avery Flores
Just to add some peace of mind for anyone still reading this - I was in a similar situation last year where I waited almost a month to file because I was overwhelmed by all the conflicting information online. The one year deadline is definitely real, but don't let that make you think you have all the time in the world. I ended up losing out on nearly $1,200 in benefits just from that month of procrastination. The application process itself is actually pretty straightforward once you sit down and do it - took me about 30 minutes online. The hardest part is just getting started, so don't overthink it!
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