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I'm in the same boat, OP. It's so stressful. Sending good vibes your way. We'll get through this somehow!
I went through something similar last year. Another option is to visit your local EDD office in person if you can - sometimes they can print documents on the spot that you can't get online or over the phone. Also, check if your employer's HR department can help expedite this process from their end, since they might have direct contacts at EDD. The whole system is frustrating but don't lose hope! Keep all your records and confirmation numbers from any interactions you have.
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my brother went through something similar andhis company HR person had to talk to edd and explain the difference between there benefit and the state one. took like 3 weeks but he got his money eventually. red tape everywhere with these programs lol
The red tape is unbelievable! Glad your brother got it resolved eventually. Based on everyone's suggestions, we're attacking this from multiple angles now - Claimyr to reach an agent directly, HR involvement, and more detailed documentation. Fingers crossed one of these approaches works!
This is such a frustrating situation but you're definitely not alone! I went through something very similar with my wife's maternity leave last year. The issue seems to be that EDD's system automatically flags any employer payment during leave as "wage continuation" even when it's clearly just a supplement. One thing that really helped us was having the employer submit a "Employer Wage Statement" form directly to EDD (I think it's form DE 8714). This form specifically clarifies whether they're providing continuation vs supplementation. Most HR departments don't know about this form but it exists specifically for these situations. Also, if you haven't already, make sure you're documenting everything - dates of calls, reference numbers, names of anyone you speak with. If this drags on much longer, you might want to consider filing a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing since denying valid PFL claims can be discriminatory. The $1,300 is significant money especially with a new baby. Don't give up - these cases usually get resolved once the right person at EDD actually looks at the documentation properly. Keep us posted on how it goes!
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Similar experience here - my claim showed "processed" about 6 days ago but still waiting on payment. I called yesterday and finally got through after about 45 minutes on hold. The rep told me that even after processing, there can be a 5-10 business day delay for the actual payment to hit your account, depending on your payment method. She also mentioned that if you have direct deposit set up, double-check that your bank info is correct in your profile because sometimes payments get rejected by the bank and that causes additional delays. Hope this helps and that we both see our payments soon! 🤞
Thanks for sharing what the rep told you! That's really helpful to know about the 5-10 business day window. I'm on day 8 now, so hopefully I'm close. I should probably double-check my bank info just to be safe. Did the rep give you any other tips or things to watch out for?
I went through this exact same thing about 6 months ago! My claim showed "processed" for almost 3 weeks with no payment. Turns out there was an issue with my identity verification that wasn't clearly communicated anywhere in the system. What finally worked for me was submitting a contact form through the EDD website (under "Contact EDD" > "Ask EDD") explaining the situation. I got a response within 4 business days, and they were able to identify and fix the issue. Payment came through 2 days after that. It's frustrating that the system doesn't give clearer status updates, but don't give up! Also, make sure to keep checking your UI Online account daily - sometimes there are requests for additional documents that don't trigger email notifications. Good luck! 🍀
This is so helpful, thank you! I had no idea about the identity verification issue potentially causing delays without clear notification. I'm definitely going to submit a contact form through the "Ask EDD" option you mentioned. It's crazy that the system doesn't give better status updates - like, how hard would it be to show "pending identity verification" or something? Really appreciate you sharing your experience and the step-by-step of what worked! 🙏
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UPDATE: I just got approved! Literally 10 minutes ago I received the text that my claim was approved and they'll be sending payment within 24-48 hours. It took exactly 10 business days from when I submitted the application. Sending good vibes that yours follows soon!
Omg that's fantastic news!! Congratulations! You've given me hope - I'm at 9 business days so maybe tomorrow will be my lucky day. Thanks for updating us!
I'm in almost the exact same situation! Applied for PFL baby bonding on 11/20 after my SDI ended and it's been crickets ever since. Reading through all these responses is both reassuring and terrifying - sounds like anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks is normal?? That's such a huge range! I've been checking my account obsessively and it just says "pending" with no other info. Haven't received any mail from EDD either. This is also my first baby and I had no idea the transition wouldn't be automatic. Really wish they were more transparent about expected timelines instead of leaving us all in the dark while we're trying to figure out new parent life AND finances. @Ev Luca - crossing my fingers we both hear something soon! The financial stress on top of everything else is just brutal.
Yara Assad
Has anyone had experience applying for PFL for mental health reasons? Like caring for a family member with depression?
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Olivia Clark
•Yes, it's possible but can be trickier. Make sure you have solid documentation from a mental health professional.
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Camila Jordan
I actually just started my PFL application last week! One thing I wish I had known earlier is to make copies of EVERYTHING before you submit. I had to resubmit some forms because they got lost in the system. Also, if you're doing this for bonding with a new baby, make sure you coordinate with any employer-provided maternity/paternity leave - sometimes they can run concurrently which is really helpful for maximizing your time off. The online portal isn't the most user-friendly, but it's definitely faster than mailing everything in. Feel free to reach out if you have specific questions as I navigate this process!
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