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EDD not paying for extended maternity leave week - help!

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. My maternity leave got extended by a week, which is great, but I haven't been paid for that last week. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on how to get this sorted out with EDD?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve EDD maternity leave payment issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_QMtGQ3-70

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Aurora St.Pierre

Ugh, that sucks! I had a similar issue last year. Have you tried calling EDD? It's a pain, but sometimes that's the only way to get things moving.

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Christopher Morgan

I've been trying to call all week, but I can never get through. It's so frustrating! 😤

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Grace Johnson

Pro tip: call right when they open. I usually have better luck getting through that way.

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Christopher Morgan

Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning. 🤞

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Jayden Reed

Congrats on the baby and the extended leave! 🎉👶 As for the payment issue, make sure you've submitted all the necessary paperwork for the extension. Sometimes they need additional documentation.

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Nora Brooks

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/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Eli Wang

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

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Nora Brooks

I was skeptical at first too, but it really worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.

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Cassandra Moon

20 bucks tho? Thats kinda steep just to make a phone call 🤔

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Nora Brooks

I get it, but for me, it was worth it to finally get my issue resolved. Time is money, ya know?

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Zane Hernandez

The EDD system is such a mess rn. I've been dealing with payment issues for months. Good luck, OP! 🍀

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Christopher Morgan

Months?! Oh no, I hope it doesn't take that long to sort out 😰

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Zane Hernandez

Hopefully not! My situation was complicated. Yours sounds more straightforward, so fingers crossed it gets resolved quickly!

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Genevieve Cavalier

Here's what you need to do to resolve your EDD maternity leave payment issue: 1. Double-check your claim status online. Make sure the extension is reflected in your account. 2. If it's not showing up, you may need to file a new claim for the extended week. Look for the option to extend your existing claim. 3. Gather all relevant documents: doctor's note for extension, any EDD correspondence, pay stubs, etc. 4. Try to contact EDD through multiple channels: - Phone (early morning is best) - Online messaging system - Social media (sometimes they respond on Twitter) 5. If you can't get through, consider reaching out to your local state representative's office. They often have liaisons who can help with EDD issues. 6. Keep detailed records of all your attempts to contact EDD and resolve the issue. 7. If all else fails, file an appeal. You have the right to appeal any decision or lack of action by EDD. Remember, persistence is key. Don't give up! The system can be frustrating, but keep pushing until you get your rightful payment. Good luck!

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Christopher Morgan

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! This is incredibly helpful. I'll start working through these steps right away. 🙏

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Ethan Scott

This guy EDDs 😎

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Lola Perez

have you tried turning it off and on again? 🤣 jk jk... but seriously, EDD's website is about as reliable as my ex 🙄

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Nathaniel Stewart

lmao 💀 tru tho

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Riya Sharma

I'm in the same boat, OP. Extended leave, missing payment. It's like they don't want us to enjoy our time with our newborns without stressing about money. Hang in there!

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