PFL only paid for one day - what gives?

I found a way to solve PFL payment for one day, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPfjcHnGL7g

Ugh, that sucks! I had a similar issue last year. Have you tried calling the PFL office? They might be able to explain why you only got paid for one day.

This happened to me too! Turns out there was an issue with my employer's certification. Double-check that all your paperwork is in order and that your employer submitted everything correctly.

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 you need to do: 1. Check your claim status online if possible. Sometimes there's more info there. 2. Review all your paperwork. Make sure dates are correct and nothing's missing. 3. Contact your employer to confirm they submitted their part correctly. 4. If you can't get through on the phone, try sending a secure message through the online portal. 5. Document everything! Keep a log of all your attempts to contact them. 6. If all else fails, reach out to your local state representative. They can sometimes help push things through. Hang in there! The system can be a nightmare, but don't give up. You're entitled to your benefits!

have you checked ur bank account? sometimes the payment shows up there before it updates in the system

Oof, been there done that. The PFL system is a total clown show 🤡 Good luck getting any straight answers from them!

Quick question - did you file for PFL immediately after SDI or did you have a gap? Sometimes that can cause issues with payment.

Not to be that person, but have you double-checked your math? I once thought I was shorted, but it turned out I calculated my benefit wrong. The PFL website has a calculator that might help.

This is why we need better social safety nets! The whole system is designed to be confusing and discourage people from claiming their rightful benefits. We should be writing to our representatives about this!

I had the exact same issue last month! Turns out my employer hadn't submitted the complete wage verification forms. I had to call HR and make sure they resubmitted everything properly. Once they did, it took about 2 weeks for the rest of my payments to come through. Definitely worth checking with your employer first before spending hours on hold with EDD. Also, keep all your documentation - I had to provide proof of my leave dates multiple times. Hope this helps!

I went through something similar earlier this year! In my case, it was because there was a discrepancy in my leave start date between what I reported and what my doctor's certification stated. Even though it was just a one-day difference, it caused the system to only process payment for the overlapping period. I had to get my doctor to submit a corrected form with the exact dates, and then it took about 3-4 weeks for the additional payments to process. Check your medical certification forms carefully - sometimes the smallest date errors can cause these issues. Also, when you do get through to someone, ask specifically about "benefit period discrepancies" - that's the magic phrase that helped me get answers faster!