PFL claim pending since January, no info from EDD. Help!

Ugh, I feel your pain! I've been waiting on my claim since December. It's like they've forgotten about us. Have you tried checking your online account for any updates? Sometimes they update there before sending anything out.

I found a way to actually 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

Here's what worked for me: 1. Call right when they open at 8 AM 2. If you get a busy signal, hang up and immediately redial 3. Keep doing this until you get into the queue 4. Once in, DO NOT HANG UP no matter how long the wait 5. Have all your info ready when you finally talk to someone It took me about 30 tries, but I finally got through. Good luck!

have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member? they can sometimes help push things along with EDD. worth a shot if youre really stuck

Bruh, EDD is a joke rn. I filed in November and JUST got my first payment last week. The whole system needs an overhaul fr 😤

Pro tip: If you can't get through on the main line, try calling some of the other EDD numbers. Sometimes you can get transferred to the right department that way. I had luck with the employer line, believe it or not.

Unpopular opinion: maybe we should all show up at the EDD office in person. Cant ignore us if were right there 👀

Hey OP, have you checked if there's any missing information on your claim? Sometimes they don't tell you if something's incomplete and it just sits there. Might be worth double-checking everything.

I heard they're super backlogged bc of all the covid claims still. doesn't make it any less frustrating tho. hang in there!