California Paid Family Leave

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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.


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lol good luck. i gave up trying to check my status. figure they'll let me know if theres a problem 🤷‍♂️

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That's a dangerous game youre playing. What if they need more info from you?

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meh, not worth the stress. if they need me, they can find me

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Has anyone else noticed that the online status doesn't always match what they tell you on the phone? I'm so confused about whats actually going on with my claim.

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YES! I thought I was going crazy. The website said my claim was approved, but when I finally got through on the phone, they said it was still pending. Make it make sense! 🤯

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PSA: There's a new online portal for checking claim status. It's not perfect, but it's better than nothing. Google 'EDD claim status portal' and you should find it.

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Thanks for the tip! I'll check it out right away.

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unpopular opinion: maybe there just overwhelmed with claims rn? like, we're all struggling but so are they probly

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Nice try, EDD employee 🕵️‍♂️

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Nah, they've had years to fix this. No excuses at this point.

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Pro tip: if you can, try calling right when they open. I've had better luck getting through quickly that way.

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This! ☝️ Also, avoid calling on Mondays if possible. Always seems to be the busiest day

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Anyone know if the rules are diffrent for adoptive parents? Asking for a friend

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I'm pretty sure adoptive parents have the same rights for bonding time. Double-check with your HR tho!

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Okay, let me break it down for y'all based on my experience and what I've learned: 1. Processing time: Generally 2-6 weeks, but can vary wildly depending on workload and complexity of your case. 2. Documents: Make sure you've submitted EVERYTHING. Missing docs are the #1 reason for delays. 3. Follow up: Call or check online status regularly. Sometimes claims fall through the cracks. 4. Be persistent: If you can't get through, keep trying different times of day. 5. Prepare for questions: They might ask about your employment history, reason for leave, etc. Have all info ready. 6. Appeal process: If denied, you have the right to appeal. Don't give up! 7. Emergency options: If you're in dire straits, look into local charities or assistance programs while you wait. Remember, the system is overloaded but keep at it. You've got this! 💪

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This should be pinned! Super comprehensive, thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙏

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Wow, wish I had this info when I started my claim. You're the real MVP!

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Anyone else feel like we need a complete overhaul of this system? It's 2023, why does it still take weeks to process a simple claim? 🤔

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

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For real tho. Other countries have this stuff figured out, why can't we?

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am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump through all these hoops just to upload a simple form? 🤡 the whole system needs an overhaul

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Preach! 🙌 It's like they're stuck in the 90s or something

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For real. My grandma could design a better system than this 😂

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Have you tried turning it off and on again? 😜

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Haha, if only it were that simple! 😅

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