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Update: I tried the Claimyr service I mentioned earlier after multiple failed attempts to reach EDD on my own. Got connected to an agent in about 20 minutes and resolved my issue! The website is claimyr.com for anyone else struggling to get through. Definitely worth it for the time saved and stress reduction.
Checking back in - I finally got through to EDD! I tried the 8:01am call trick first and got nowhere, then I tried the Claimyr service. Got connected to an agent in about 15 minutes who explained that my claim was pending because they needed to verify my last day worked with my employer (even though my employer said they already responded). The agent was able to override it since it had been more than 10 business days waiting for employer verification. Payment should be processed in 24-48 hours! THANK YOU everyone for your help!
Congrats on getting through! This is such a helpful thread - I'm bookmarking it for future reference. The employer verification delay seems to be a really common issue based on what I'm seeing in other posts here. It's frustrating that they don't give you any visibility into what specific step is causing the delay. Did the agent mention anything about how long employer verifications typically take, or if there's a way to expedite them in the future?
Great question! I'm new to this whole PFL process myself and wondering the same thing. The lack of transparency in their system is really frustrating - you'd think they could at least show "waiting for employer response" or give some kind of timeline estimate. @b8d349150bb9 did the agent give you any insights about typical employer verification timeframes? I'm probably going to need PFL in a few months and want to know what to expect!
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I went through this exact same situation 3 months ago! Switched from debit card to direct deposit for my bonding leave and it took 7 business days for the first payment to hit my account. I was freaking out just like you are now. The key thing I learned is that "business days" doesn't include weekends, so if you made the switch on a Friday, that whole weekend doesn't count toward the timeline. Also, I found that calling EDD around 8:02 AM right when they open gives you the best chance of getting through quickly. Hang in there - it's so stressful with a new baby but the money will come!
This is really reassuring to hear! I'm in a similar situation right now - just switched to direct deposit for my PFL bonding leave and it's only been 3 business days but I'm already getting anxious. Good tip about the business days not including weekends - I hadn't thought about that! Did you have to provide any additional verification when you called, or were they able to confirm everything was processing normally just with your basic info?
When I called EDD they just needed my SSN and claim number to pull up my account. They were able to see immediately that my direct deposit info was verified and the payment was in the queue - really put my mind at ease! The agent told me that if there were any issues with bank verification, it would show a specific code on their end. Since you're only at 3 business days, you're probably right on track for a normal timeline. The waiting is definitely the hardest part when you're counting on that money!
I'm currently dealing with this exact same situation! Just switched from debit card to direct deposit for my PFL bonding benefits 5 days ago and still waiting. Reading through all these experiences is both reassuring and nerve-wracking - sounds like anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks is possible! 😅 At least now I know 6-7 business days seems to be the most common timeline for the first direct deposit. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps to know we're not alone in this stressful waiting game with EDD!
Hang in there! I'm a new member here but going through the same thing - just made the switch 4 days ago and getting antsy waiting for my first direct deposit. Reading everyone's experiences really helps calm the nerves! It sounds like 5-7 business days is pretty normal for the first one. The uncertainty is the worst part when you're budgeting around that money. Hopefully both of us see our deposits hit soon! 🤞
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Just wanted to add that you should also check if your wife's employer offers any supplemental benefits during the transition. Some companies will "top up" the difference between her full salary and the SDI/PFL payments. Also, if you haven't already, make sure to update your health insurance beneficiaries and look into whether you need to adjust any automatic bill payments during this period. The consistent payment amount is great, but it's still usually less than full salary so budgeting adjustments might be needed. Good luck with everything!
That's really good advice about checking with the employer! I didn't even think about supplemental benefits. We've been living on about 65% of her normal salary with the SDI payments, so we're already adjusted to the reduced income. I'll definitely ask her HR department if they offer any top-up benefits during PFL. Thanks for the tip about updating beneficiaries too - with all the baby preparations we probably would have forgotten that detail.
This thread has been super informative! As someone who's currently 7 months pregnant and trying to plan ahead, I'm relieved to hear the payment amounts stay the same during the transition. One question I haven't seen addressed - does anyone know if there are any restrictions on working part-time during PFL bonding leave? My employer mentioned I might be able to do some remote work occasionally during my bonding time, but I want to make sure that won't affect my PFL benefits or cause any issues with EDD.
Great question about working during PFL! You need to be really careful here because PFL requires that you be completely unavailable for work to bond with your baby. Even occasional remote work could potentially disqualify you from receiving benefits during those periods. EDD considers any work activity as being "available" for work, which conflicts with the PFL requirement. I'd strongly recommend calling EDD directly to clarify this before agreeing to any work arrangements with your employer - you don't want to risk having to pay back benefits later. Some people have gotten in trouble for even checking emails during their bonding leave!
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I'm going through the exact same waiting period right now! Got approved about 10 days ago and have been checking my account daily (okay, maybe hourly 😅). This thread has been absolutely incredible - way more helpful than any official resource I've found. The 2-3 week timeline everyone keeps mentioning is really reassuring. I was starting to worry something was wrong when nothing showed up after the first few days. I tried the early morning calling strategy yesterday and actually got through in about 35 minutes at 8 AM - way better than my previous attempts that ended in busy signals. The rep confirmed my claim is "in processing" which apparently means payment should hit within the next week or so. She also reminded me to double-check that my direct deposit info is current, which I'm glad I did because I had moved recently. One thing I'll add that hasn't been mentioned much - if you're using a credit union or smaller bank, sometimes larger deposits can take an extra business day to fully process compared to major banks. Just something to keep in mind if you're at the edge of that timeline! Thanks Max for starting this discussion - it's amazing how much community support helps with the stress of waiting. We're all in this together! 🤞
@Elijah O'Reilly Thanks for sharing that tip about credit unions and smaller banks potentially taking an extra day! That's really good to know since I use a local credit union and was wondering if that might affect the timing. I'm on day 8 since approval and getting antsy, but hearing that you got confirmation about being "in processing" when you called gives me hope. I'm definitely going to try the early morning strategy tomorrow - sounds like 8 AM really is the sweet spot for getting through quickly. This whole thread has been such a game changer for managing the anxiety of waiting. It's incredible how much better it feels knowing we're all going through the same experience together! 🙏
Just adding to this helpful thread! I went through the exact same waiting period a few months back and totally understand the anxiety. After getting approved, I waited almost exactly 3 weeks before seeing the money in my account - right at the edge of that 2-3 week timeline everyone's been mentioning. One thing that really helped me was setting up account alerts with my bank so I'd get a text notification for any deposits over a certain amount. That way I could stop obsessively checking and just wait for the notification. Way better for my mental health! 😅 Also wanted to mention that when I finally called (using that early morning strategy), the rep told me that even though my claim showed "approved" online, there was still a routine employer verification step happening in the background that added a few extra days. Might be worth asking about that specifically when you call. The waiting is absolutely the worst part, but based on all the experiences shared here, it really does seem like the money comes through eventually. Hang in there Max - you're definitely not alone in this! This community support has been amazing to read through 🙏
Klaus Schmidt
I made a similar mistake on my application a few months ago. Here's what worked for me: I called the SDI customer service line early in the morning (around 8 AM) when wait times are shorter. Have your confirmation number ready and clearly explain that you need to correct an error regarding the mandatory vacation policy. The representative was able to make a note in my file and told me to send a brief written statement via their secure message system confirming the correction. It took about 2 weeks to process, but they updated my application without any issues. Don't stress too much - honest mistakes happen and they deal with these corrections regularly!
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Jamal Wilson
•This is really reassuring to hear! I'm glad it worked out for you. Calling at 8 AM is a great tip - I'll definitely try that tomorrow morning. Having the confirmation number and written statement ready sounds like the way to go. Thanks for sharing your experience, it gives me hope that this won't be as big of a headache as I feared! 😊
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Diego Vargas
I went through something similar last month! Don't panic - this is actually a pretty common mistake and the SDI office is used to handling these corrections. I called their main line and was able to get it sorted out over the phone. The key is being persistent but polite. They had me send a follow-up email confirming the correction we discussed, which helped create a paper trail. The whole process took about 10 business days from start to finish. One thing that helped me was having my employee handbook ready when I called, just in case they had questions about my actual company policies. Hang in there - it'll get resolved! 💪
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