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Have you checked if your employer submitted all the necessary paperwork? Sometimes the holdup is on their end and EDD is waiting for info from them.
Oof, been there done that. Got my PFL after 4 months of calling and begging. Hang in there, buddy. You'll get your money eventually... probably when you don't even need it anymore π
Anyone else feel like they're trapped in a kafka-esque nightmare dealing with EDD? It's like, the more I try to fix my claim, the more messed up it gets π€‘
LOL for real tho. Sometimes I wonder if it's all just a big social experiment to see how much frustration humans can take ππ
Hey OP, have you tried reaching out to EDD on social media? Sometimes they respond faster there. Worth a shot!
Just went through this last month. One thing nobody told me: if you're planning to take your leave in chunks (like I did), make sure you clarify that upfront. It can affect how they process your claim.
Does anyone know if you can apply for PFL if youre self-employed? Asking for my brother whos a freelancer and just had twins πΆπΆ
I think self-employed people can opt into SDI coverage, which would then make them eligible for PFL. But he'd need to have done that before the birth, I'm pretty sure.
Pro tip: If you do end up owing money, ask about a payment plan. They're usually pretty flexible about it.
Anastasia Sokolov
anyone else feel like the whole system is designed to make us give up? π€ like why does it have to be so complicated
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Sean O'Connor
β’Preach! π Sometimes I think they make it hard on purpose so fewer people claim benefits
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Zara Ahmed
β’Guys, come on. It's not a conspiracy. It's just a big, complex system. Sure, it could be better, but they're not out to get us.
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Luca Conti
Random question: does anyone know if you can use bonding leave for adopting a pet? Asking for a friend... π
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Nia Johnson
β’LOL nice try but I'm pretty sure it's just for human babies π
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Luca Conti
β’Worth a shot π€·ββοΈ My cat is basically my child anyway
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