PFL claim filed 3 weeks ago, no payment or updates from EDD. What to do?
I filed for paid family leave 3 weeks ago and still haven't received any payment. I've checked my online account and there's nothing there. No letters, no notices, nothing. I've already verified my identity. It's a new claim that I filed on 8/23. Has anyone else experienced this? What should I do?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve paid family leave payment delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLHRMvAgUzA
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Edwards Hugo
Ugh, I feel ya. The EDD system is such a mess rn. Have you tried calling them? Sometimes you gotta be persistent and keep trying to get through.
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Dylan Fisher
•I've been trying to call but it's impossible to get through. Always busy or they hang up on me 😤
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Gianna Scott
•Pro tip: call right when they open. Set an alarm and start dialing at 7:59 AM. Worked for me after days of trying!
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Alfredo Lugo
•lol good luck with that. I tried for weeks and never got through. EDD is a joke 🤡
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Sydney Torres
I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM
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Kaitlyn Jenkins
•Sounds sketchy. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?
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Sydney Torres
•Totally legit. I was skeptical too but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo
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Caleb Bell
•20 bucks to talk to EDD? That's highway robbery! 😡
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Sydney Torres
•I get it, but think about how much time and stress it saves. Time is money, right?
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Danielle Campbell
Here's what you need to do: 1. Double-check all your documents are submitted correctly 2. Make sure your employer has submitted their part 3. Call EDD and ask if there's any pending issues 4. If no luck, contact your local assembly member's office. They can often help push things through Stay persistent! The system is overwhelmed but you'll get your money eventually.
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Rhett Bowman
have u checked ur spam folder? sometimes edd emails end up there
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Dylan Fisher
•Good idea, but I just checked and there's nothing there either 😕
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Abigail Patel
3 weeks aint nothin. I've been waiting 2 months for my disability claim to process. The whole system is broken af
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Daniel White
•2 months? Amateur hour. Try 6 months for unemployment during covid. EDD is the worst 🤮
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Abigail Patel
•damn bro, that's rough. guess we're all in the same sinking boat 🚢
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Nolan Carter
Have you tried reaching out on social media? Sometimes tweeting at EDD or messaging them on Facebook can get a response.
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Natalia Stone
•This actually worked for me! Got a DM from them within a day after tweeting. Worth a shot!
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Tasia Synder
Idk if this helps, but I had a similar issue. Turns out there was a glitch in their system and my claim wasn't properly processed. Had to file an appeal. Might wanna ask about that when u finally get thru to someone.
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Selena Bautista
CONTACT YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE!!! They have liaisons who can escalate your case. It's literally their job to help constituents with stuff like this.
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Mohamed Anderson
•💯 this. My assemblyman's office got my issue resolved in a week after months of nothing.
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Anderson Prospero
I'm going through the exact same thing! Filed my PFL claim on 8/20 and it's been radio silence ever since. Really frustrating because I need this money to take care of my newborn. I tried the early morning calling strategy that @Gianna Scott mentioned but still haven't gotten through. Thinking about trying the social media route next. Thanks everyone for the suggestions - at least I know I'm not alone in this mess!
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Gael Robinson
•Hey @Anderson Prospero! Sorry to hear you're dealing with the same nightmare. It's so stressful when you have a newborn and need that financial support. I'd definitely try hitting up EDD on Twitter/Facebook like @Nolan Carter suggested - seems to have worked for @Natalia Stone. Also, the state representative route that @Selena Bautista mentioned sounds promising based on @Mohamed Anderson s success. Hang'in there, we ll get through'this bureaucratic mess eventually! 🍼💪
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