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Oof, sounds like your in the same boat as me. I've been dealing with an overpayment issue for months now. It's a total nightmare 😫
I swear, dealing with PFL is like trying to nail jello to a wall. Good luck, OP! You're gonna need it 😅
Quick question - did you make sure to certify for benefits after reestablishing your claim? Sometimes people forget that step and it delays payment.
It's perfectly fine to take your Paid Family Leave (PFL) for baby bonding right before your son's first birthday. California law allows you to take this leave anytime within the first 12 months after birth, so starting a week before his birthday is completely within your rights. You will still be eligible for the full 8 weeks of PFL benefits as long as you start the leave before your child turns one. Your job protection depends on a few factors though: If you're covered by FMLA/CFRA (which applies if you work for an employer with 5+ employees and you've worked there for at least a year with 1,250+ hours), you'll have job protection for 12 weeks total between any pregnancy disability leave and baby bonding leave. If you've already used some FMLA/CFRA time for pregnancy disability or other reasons, you might have less protected time remaining, but you'd still get the full PFL benefits payment for 8 weeks. When you apply, just make sure to submit your claim no earlier than the first day of your leave but no later than 41 days after your leave begins. Have your child's birth certificate ready as supporting documentation.
Mei Chen
Have you tried faxing your documents? I know it sounds ancient, but sometimes that gets faster results than online submissions.
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Sean O'Brien
•Faxing? What year is it? 😂 But seriously, I'll try anything at this point. Thanks for the tip!
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CosmicCadet
guys i think i figured it out. if u sacrifice a goat under a full moon while chanting the state anthem backwards, ur claim gets processed instantly
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Liam O'Connor
•Instructions unclear. Accidentally summoned a demon from the DMV. Send help. 👹
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Amara Adeyemi
•🤣🤣🤣 I needed that laugh. This whole situation is so ridiculous it might as well be solved by black magic.
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