Can't reach California Paid Family Leave? Claimyr connects you to a live EDD agent in minutes.
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- Connect you to a human agent at the EDD
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the EDD drops your call
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If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!
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Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.
Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
An incredibly helpful service
An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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omg reading this gives me anxiety just thinking about when i had to do this for my husband last year!!! the whole process is so confusing and edd NEVER explains anything clearly. glad you finally got some answers and hopefully your money comes through soon!!
So glad to see your update! This whole thread has been really helpful - I'm bookmarking it because my elderly mom has been having health issues and I might need to take PFL for caregiving soon. The fact that they don't automatically notify you when they need additional documentation is absolutely ridiculous. How are people supposed to know their claims are stalled? A few questions for anyone who's been through this: How long did it take after you spoke to the rep for your claim to actually get approved? And did you end up getting all the back pay from when you should have been receiving benefits? I'm trying to budget for potentially being without pay for several weeks if this happens.
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Jamal Brown
i had my baby in dec n i just wanna say - there is NO WAY ur gonna be able to work with a newborn!! like seriously even checking emails was impossible for me. if they expect u to actually work while u have a tiny baby they r delusional lol
This is so true! The first 6-8 weeks especially are pure survival mode. Between recovering physically, establishing breastfeeding (if you choose to), and the extreme sleep deprivation, even answering an email can feel impossible. Your employer might have good intentions, but the reality of having a newborn is VERY different from what people imagine.
Aria Khan
I went through something similar with my first baby! Here's what I learned the hard way - you need to separate the emotional/relationship aspect from the legal/financial aspect. Your boss sounds well-intentioned, but small companies often don't understand CA leave laws. Key questions to ask yourself: 1. Will you actually be WORKING or just available/on-call? There's a huge difference legally. 2. What happens if you have complications and need more time off? 3. Is this arrangement documented anywhere official? My advice: Thank your boss for the generous offer, but also educate yourself on your legal rights. You can say something like "I really appreciate this offer! Let me just make sure I understand all my options under CA law so I can plan properly." Most reasonable employers will respect that you're being thorough. Also consider that even if their offer is financially equivalent to state benefits, the official leaves give you job protection and clear legal frameworks. Sometimes the "safe" choice is worth more than a few extra dollars. Feel free to accept their offer if it works better for your family, but make sure you're making an informed decision rather than just going with what seems easiest in the moment!
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DONT GIVE UP!!! I know its frustrating but keep calling and checking your online account. squeaky wheel gets the grease and all that jazz
You're right, I'll keep at it. Thanks for the encouragement! 💪
Lucas Bey
I'm dealing with the same issue right now! Filed mine 10 days ago and still pending. One thing that helped me was logging into the online portal and making sure all my documents were actually uploaded properly - turns out one of my forms didn't go through the first time. Also, if you're on mobile, try accessing it from a desktop computer instead. The mobile site seems glitchy sometimes. Hope this helps and we both get approved soon! 🤞
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Pro tip: If you're gonna call EDD, make sure you have snacks and a good podcast queued up. You're gonna be there for a while 😅
Same here! I've been dealing with this for about two weeks now. What helped me was using a different device - turns out my laptop had some browser compatibility issues with their site. Also, try logging out completely and clearing your cache before logging back in. Sometimes the session gets stuck and causes weird errors. If you're still having trouble, document everything (screenshots, error messages, dates/times) - it'll help if you need to escalate later. This whole system is such a pain but we'll get through it! 💪
Diego Vargas
Pro tip: call exactly at 8:01 AM when they open. You might have to try a few days in a row, but that's how I finally got through. Good luck!
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NeonNinja
•This! Early morning is key. Also, Wednesdays seem to be less busy for some reason.
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Malik Jackson
Two weeks is definitely on the shorter side for EDD response times unfortunately. I'm at 5 weeks now and still waiting for my determination letter. What I've learned is to keep certifying every two weeks even if you haven't heard back yet - that's super important! Also make sure you have all your documents uploaded in your online portal. The system is definitely overwhelmed right now but you're not alone in this wait. Stay strong! 💪
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