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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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I feel for you, OP. The whole system is a joke. I've been trying to get my claim sorted for months. It's like they're playing hot potato with our lives.
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Anyone else notice that the wait times seem to be longer if you apply online vs paper? Or am I just paranoid?
Nah, I think you're onto something. My paper app went through way faster than my friend's online one 🤔
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have you tried faxing your documents? sometimes that can speed things up believe it or not lol. old school but it works
What year is it? 1995? 😂 Can't believe faxing is still a thing!
ikr? But government agencies be living in the stone age 🦕
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Here's what you need to know about unpaid leave: 1. FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) might apply if your company has 50+ employees and you've worked there for at least a year. This protects your job for up to 12 weeks. 2. If FMLA doesn't apply, it's up to your employer's discretion. Some states have additional protections, so check your local laws. 3. Unpaid leave usually means you're still an employee, so you might keep some benefits. But again, check your company's policy. 4. Your job isn't necessarily protected unless it falls under FMLA or similar state laws. 5. Consider negotiating a return-to-work agreement before you leave. This can help protect your position. 6. Look into whether you qualify for any paid leave options first (sick leave, PTO, short-term disability). 7. Budget carefully. No income for a while can be tough, so plan ahead if possible. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! This is incredibly helpful. I'll definitely look into FMLA and start planning my budget.
This should be pinned or something. Super useful info!
Anyone else feel like the whole system is rigged against workers? Like, why isn't paid leave a basic right? 🤔
Preach! 👏 The US is so behind on this compared to other countries
Ikr? My cousin in Europe gets like a month of paid vacation every year. Meanwhile, we're out here begging for unpaid time off 🙄
Carmen Flores
Has anyone had luck with contacting their local representative about PFL issues? I've heard sometimes they can help speed things up.
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Andre Dubois
Just wanted to drop in and say don't lose hope! My claim took forever too, but the money finally came through. Hang in there!
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Chloe Harris
•Thanks for the encouragement! It helps to know I'm not alone in this. How long did yours end up taking?
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Andre Dubois
•It was about 10 weeks all told. Felt like an eternity, but it did come through eventually!
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