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Has anyone had experience with extended leave for mental health reasons? My therapist suggested it might be beneficial for me, but I'm not sure how to approach it with work...
I took leave for burnout last year. It was tough to bring up, but my boss was surprisingly understanding. Just be honest and focus on how it'll help you be more productive when you return.
Make sure you get really detailed documentation from your therapist. Some companies can be weird about mental health leave, so the more backup you have, the better.
@Cynthia Love - I had a similar situation with my NP! Turns out there are different forms for different types of family leave. For California PFL specifically, you'll need the DE 2501F (Claim for Paid Family Leave Benefits) form completed by your healthcare provider. Double-check that your NP filled out the right one - sometimes they accidentally use FMLA forms instead. You can download the correct form from the EDD website to compare. If it's the wrong one, don't panic! You can usually resubmit with the correct form without too much hassle. Good luck! š¤
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Just went through this process myself! Yes, you absolutely need to certify for PFL benefits. Here's what I learned: ā¢ You'll typically certify every 2 weeks (biweekly) ā¢ It's done online through your EDD UI Online account ā¢ Look for the "Certify for Benefits" section once you log in ā¢ You'll answer questions about your availability and any work/income during the certification period ā¢ DO NOT miss your certification deadline - it can delay or stop your payments The system will usually send you a text or email reminder when it's time to certify. I'd recommend setting up those notifications if you haven't already. The whole process only takes a few minutes once you get the hang of it! Good luck with your claim! š
This is super helpful, thank you! I'm still waiting for my claim to be processed - how long did it take for you to get access to the online certification system after you first applied? I keep checking my account but don't see the certification option yet.
Nia Harris
ā¢@Andre Laurent It took about a week after my claim was approved for the certification option to show up in my account. Sometimes there s'a delay between when you apply and when the system is fully set up for certifications. If it s'been more than 2 weeks since you applied, I d'definitely call EDD to check on the status. The waiting is the worst part, but hang in there!
Just a heads up for anyone dealing with certification issues - I had a situation where my certification window didn't show up on time and I panicked thinking I'd miss it. Turns out the EDD system sometimes has delays updating, especially on weekends. If your certification date passes and you don't see the option in your account, don't freak out! You usually have a grace period (I think it's about 7-10 days) to complete it once it does appear. The system will backdate it to your original certification date. That said, definitely try to certify as soon as the option becomes available to avoid any payment delays. The peace of mind is worth it! Also pro tip: Screenshot your completed certification confirmation page - it's saved me when there were system glitches and they couldn't find my submission in their records.
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Paolo Conti
Friendly reminder to everyone: be nice to the agents when you get through! They're dealing with a lot and being kind can go a long way. š
Amina Diallo
ā¢THIS! š I used to work in a call center and trust me, being nice makes everything go smoother.
Nia Johnson
Just want to add - if you're filing for bonding with a new baby, make sure you have the birth certificate or hospital discharge papers ready! I didn't realize I'd need those and had to call back. Also, they'll ask about your expected return date, so have that figured out beforehand. The whole call took about 45 minutes for me but most of that was waiting through the automated menus. The actual conversation with the agent was pretty straightforward once I got through!
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Ali Anderson
Two weeks is definitely frustrating, but unfortunately pretty normal these days. I'm dealing with a similar situation - submitted my continuation forms 3 weeks ago and radio silence. What I've been doing is checking my EDD online account daily and documenting everything with dates. Also try calling the 1-877-238-4373 number first thing in the morning around 8am - that's when I've had the most luck getting through. Don't give up! Your benefits are coming, the system is just painfully slow right now.
Thanks for the tip about calling at 8am! I've been trying random times during the day with no luck. Really appreciate you sharing your experience - it's reassuring to know I'm not the only one dealing with this mess. Going to start documenting everything like you suggested too. Hopefully we both get our benefits sorted out soon! š¤
Amina Diallo
I'm in the exact same boat! Filed my PFL paperwork 3 weeks ago and haven't heard a peep from them. It's so stressful when you're counting on those benefits. I've been trying the phone number daily but keep getting the "call volume is too high" message. Really considering trying that in-person visit someone mentioned - might be worth the drive if it actually gets results. Hang in there Connor, sounds like we're all dealing with the same broken system right now.
Lucy Taylor
ā¢@Amina Diallo I feel your pain! The call "volume is too high message" is like a slap in the face when you really need help. I m'definitely going to try the in-person visit too - seems like that might be our best bet at this point. It s'crazy that we have to jump through all these hoops just to get the benefits we re'entitled to. Fingers crossed we both get some movement on our cases soon! š
Amina Sow
Anyone else feel like they need a law degree to understand all this PFL stuff? š¤Æ Why do they make it so complicated?
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GalaxyGazer
ā¢For real! I swear they do it on purpose to discourage people from applying. Stay strong, we're all in this boat together! šŖ
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GalacticGladiator
Hey @CosmicCadet! I just went through the PFL process a few months ago and it's definitely doable once you know the steps. Here are some additional tips that helped me: ā¢ Submit everything online if possible - it's faster than mailing ā¢ Keep your confirmation numbers for everything you submit ā¢ If your doctor's office is slow with paperwork, give them a heads up early about what they'll need to fill out ā¢ The benefit amount is about 60-70% of your wages, so plan your budget accordingly ā¢ You can start the process before you actually need to take leave The whole thing took me about 2.5 weeks from submission to first payment. Don't let the horror stories scare you - most claims go through just fine! Good luck! š
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