California Paid Family Leave
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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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- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
EDD silent for over a month after mailing paperwork - what to do?
Hey everyone, I'm getting really frustrated with the unemployment office. I mailed in some important paperwork over a month ago and haven't heard anything back. It's been radio silence since February 4th. Has anyone else experienced this kind of delay? I'm starting to worry about my benefits being affected. Any advice on how to follow up or get a response from them?
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EDD Application Stuck on Pending - Need Advice!
Hey everyone, I'm dealing with a pending application and I'm not sure what to do next. Has anyone else been in this situation? How long did it take for your application to get approved? Any advice would be really appreciated!
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Here's what worked for me: 1. Double-check all your info is correct online 2. Upload any additional docs they might need (even if they haven't asked) 3. Call early in the morning (like 7:59 am) 4. If you can't get through, try contacting your local representative 5. Be persistent! It took me about 3 weeks to go from pending to approved. Don't lose hope!
This is super helpful, thank you! I'll definitely try all of these
Contacting my rep actually worked for me too! They have special hotlines to EDD
EDD claim stuck in pending since 2/1 - No response to emails or calls. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm at my wits end here. My claim has been stuck in pending since February 1st and I can't seem to get any help. I've sent countless emails and spent hours on the phone, but I'm getting nowhere. It's so frustrating to see my account just sitting there in limbo. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on how to actually get through to a real person who can help?
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Pro tip: if you can, try calling from a different phone number. Sometimes if they see you've been calling a lot from one number, they might filter you out. Also, don't forget to check your spam folder for emails!
That's a good idea, I'll try using my partner's phone. And I'll double-check my spam folder, thanks!
Guys I finally got through today after 2 months of trying! Keep pushing, it'll happen eventually. Sending good vibes to everyone still struggling 🙏
Congrats! 🎉 Any tips for the rest of us still stuck in EDD purgatory?
Honestly, just pure luck. But I did call at exactly 8:01 AM and got through after only 20 minutes on hold. Maybe try that?
Where's my payment? Need help checking claim status ASAP!
Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out where my payment is and the status of my claim. I submitted it a while ago and haven't heard anything back. Anyone else in the same boat or know how to check on this? It's getting frustrating not knowing what's going on.
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Anyone else notice that payments seem to come through faster if you file on a Tuesday? Or am I just imagining things? 🤔
Lol, I think you're onto something. My last two payments both came after Tuesday filings. Coincidence? 🤷♂️
Great, now everyone's gonna file on Tuesdays and break the system even more 😂
Can I get an EDD PFL callback before 9am? Need early morning help!
Hey everyone, I'm trying to get a callback from the EDD about my Paid Family Leave claim. Does anyone know if it's possible to get a callback before 9am? I really need to talk to someone early in the morning. Any tips or experiences would be appreciated!
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LPT: Keep a detailed log of all your calls, who you spoke to, and what was said. It'll help if you need to escalate your case later on.
This! 💯 I learned this the hard way. Now I have a whole spreadsheet dedicated to my EDD saga lol
Guys, I've been dealing with EDD for months now and I've learned a few tricks. Here's what I've found works best: 1. Call right when they open. Like, set an alarm and be ready to dial at 7:59 AM. 2. If you can't get through, keep redialing. It's annoying, but persistence pays off. 3. Use the online portal as much as possible. Sometimes you can resolve issues without calling. 4. If you do get a callback scheduled, make sure you're in a quiet place with good cell reception. 5. Have all your documents ready before the call. They might ask for claim numbers, dates, etc. 6. Be polite but firm. The person on the other end is probably dealing with angry people all day. 7. If all else fails, contact your local representative. They can sometimes work miracles. Hope this helps someone! We're all in this together. 💪
Wish I had known all this when I started my claim. Saving this for future reference!
You forgot step 8: Sacrifice a goat to the EDD gods 😂
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Anyone else feel like they're screaming into the void when dealing with EDD? I swear, it's like they're purposely making it difficult for us to get help. 🤬
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Malik Johnson
Preach! 🙌 I'm convinced there's just one person working there, and they're on permanent lunch break.
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Isabella Santos
It's a feature, not a bug. They hope we'll just give up and go away.
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Ravi Sharma
Hey OP, quick question - did you send your paperwork through regular mail or certified? Might be worth resending via certified mail so you can track it. Also, have you checked your online account for any updates? Sometimes they update there without sending a notification.
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Miguel Herrera
AuthorI sent it regular mail like an idiot 🤦♂️ Definitely gonna use certified next time. And yeah, I've been checking my online account obsessively - no updates there either. Thanks for the suggestions though!
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