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lol welcome to the wonderful world of EDD 🎪🤡 where everything's made up and the processing times don't matter
Liam McGuire
•😂😂😂 sad but true
I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my PFL claim in early November and still nothing. I've been checking my online account daily but it just says "processing" with no estimated timeline. The worst part is not knowing if there's an issue with my claim or if it's just the normal incredibly slow process. I'm starting to panic about my bills. Has anyone had success with contacting their local assembly member's office? I heard they sometimes have more pull with EDD than regular citizens calling in.
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Ellie Lopez
Just wanted to check in - were you able to get through to anyone using any of these suggestions? I know exactly how stressful this waiting period is, especially with a newborn!
Lauren Wood
•I FINALLY got through yesterday using the Claimyr service someone mentioned above! It connected me to an agent in about 15 minutes (after days of failing to get through on my own). I asked specifically for a transition claim review and a claim filing technician like you suggested. The agent confirmed they had the correction request from my June 3rd call but it was "pending review" with no timeline. When I mentioned financial hardship and asked about the Special Circumstance Flag, she put me on hold for about 10 minutes and came back saying she'd escalated it to a supervisor for immediate review. She said I should see an update within 48-72 hours and they would backpay all weeks I was eligible for. Fingers crossed this actually happens! I'll update once I know more. Thank you all SO MUCH for your help!
Amina Toure
That's amazing news! I'm so glad you were able to get through and get it escalated. The fact that they confirmed your original request was just sitting there "pending review" with no timeline is exactly the kind of bureaucratic nonsense that drives people crazy. Keep us posted on whether the 48-72 hour timeline actually happens - I think a lot of people here would benefit from knowing if that supervisor escalation actually works. And definitely make sure you get that backpay for all the weeks you've been waiting! This whole thread has been super helpful for understanding the PDL-to-PFL transition issues. I'm bookmarking it in case I need it for my own maternity leave next year. Thanks for sharing your experience and hopefully this nightmare is almost over for you!
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Have you tried faxing your documents again? Sometimes they "lose" them and won't tell you unless you ask 🙄
I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - my claim has been pending for 6 weeks. One thing that helped me was requesting a callback through their online portal instead of trying to call directly. You can schedule it for a specific time window and they actually call you back (usually within the timeframe they promise). Also, make sure you're checking your mail regularly - sometimes they send requests for additional documentation that can easily get missed. Hope this helps and you get some movement on your claim soon!
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Sean Doyle
Anyone know if there have been any changes to the family leave policy recently? I heard rumors about extended benefits but can't find any official info.
Zara Rashid
•Last I heard, they were considering extending the max duration from 8 weeks to 12, but I don't think it's been implemented yet. Might be worth asking about when you finally get through!
Mila Walker
I've been dealing with this exact same issue! What worked for me was creating a detailed timeline of all my submissions and communications, then calling first thing in the morning (like 8:00 AM sharp). I also found that if you mention you're experiencing financial hardship due to the delay, they sometimes prioritize your case. Another trick - if you get disconnected, call back immediately because you might get the same agent who remembers your case. The wait times are brutal, but don't give up! Keep us posted on how it goes.
Liam Fitzgerald
To summarize what you should do: 1. Continue your current SDI claim until it's exhausted (likely 3 more weeks) 2. File your PFL claim about a week before your SDI ends - indicate your employment status has changed 3. Take your full 8 weeks of PFL baby bonding 4. After PFL ends (about 11 weeks from now), file for unemployment 5. Start your job search once on unemployment This approach gives you about 3-4 months total with your baby before you need to start looking for work. And when you do start interviewing, you can honestly tell employers you took standard maternity leave time and are now ready to return to work - many won't even realize you were laid off during that period.
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Mei Lin
•This timeline is so helpful for planning! I hadn't even thought about how to explain this gap to future employers, but you're right - it will just look like normal maternity leave on my resume. Thank you for mapping this all out so clearly.
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Anastasia Kozlov
I'm so sorry you're going through this - being laid off with a newborn is incredibly stressful! Just wanted to add one more thing that might help: when you do eventually file for unemployment, they'll likely ask about your "last day worked" versus your "last day of employment." Since you were technically on SDI leave when you got laid off, make sure you're clear about these dates. Your last day physically working was probably before your baby was born, but your employment officially ended when they called you. This distinction can affect your benefit calculation and base period. Also, keep that termination call documented somehow (email follow-up, written notice, etc.) - you'll need proof of the layoff for unemployment. Hang in there, mama!
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