California Paid Family Leave

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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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Anyone else feel like the whole system is designed to make us give up? It's like they're hoping we'll just go away if they ignore us long enough.

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100% agree. It's a war of attrition and they're winning 😡

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pro tip: if u get through to someone who cant help, ask them to transfer u instead of hanging up. sometimes u can bypass the wait that way

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Pro tip: if you're having trouble getting paid, try filing a new claim. Sometimes the system glitches and this can jumpstart the process. Worked for me!

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Careful with this advice. Filing a new claim when you shouldn't can actually cause more delays. Always check with a rep first if possible.

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sending positive vibes your way, OP! 🙏 This too shall pass. Hang in there!

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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.

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Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! This is incredibly helpful. I'll definitely look into FMLA and start planning my budget.

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This should be pinned or something. Super useful info!

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Anyone else feel like the whole system is rigged against workers? Like, why isn't paid leave a basic right? 🤔

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Preach! 👏 The US is so behind on this compared to other countries

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Ikr? My cousin in Europe gets like a month of paid vacation every year. Meanwhile, we're out here begging for unpaid time off 🙄

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I heard they're super backed up because of all the fraud cases they're dealing with. Might be why it's taking so long for legit claims to get processed.

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Yeah, I read about that too. Apparently some big ring got busted last month. We're all paying the price for those scumbags 😡

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Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through in like 10 minutes last week doing that.

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What time do they open?

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8am i think? double check on there website tho

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Anyone else feel like we need a complete overhaul of the unemployment system? This is ridiculous in 2023 💀

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Preach! 🙌 It's like they're still using tech from the 90s

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Fr tho. My grandma could design a better system than this 😂

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Hey OP, just a heads up - make sure you have a good reason for changing your return date. They might ask for documentation or proof. Better to be prepared!

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