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Sean Murphy

Trouble reaching PFL department for benefits claim - any tips?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to get in touch with the Paid Family Leave department but I'm having trouble. I need to talk to someone about my benefits. Has anyone had any luck getting through to them recently? I filed a claim but haven't heard anything back yet. Any advice on how to reach them or what I should do next?

Pro tip: if you can't get through on the main line, try calling one of the other departments and ask to be transferred. Sometimes works!

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I'm convinced they're purposely making it difficult to discourage people from claiming benefits. It's all a conspiracy, man! 🕵️‍♂️

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Take off the tinfoil hat, bro. It's just good old-fashioned government inefficiency. 🙄

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Paolo Bianchi

EDD claim stuck in 'Processing' for 5+ weeks - no updates, what to do?

My unemployment claim has been stuck in 'Processing' status for over a month now. No updates, no letters, nothing. Anyone else dealing with this? It's so frustrating not knowing what's going on or when I'll get any money. Bills are piling up and I'm starting to panic. Any advice on how to get through to someone at the unemployment office?

lol welcome to the wonderful world of EDD 🎪🤡 where everything's made up and the processing times don't matter

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🤣🤣🤣 For real tho. It's like they're running this whole operation on a Commodore 64 or something

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Anybody else notice that EDD seems to move slower during certain times of the year? Like around holidays or the end of quarters? Maybe its just me but it feels like theres a pattern

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Eva St. Cyr

PFL leave request not processed after a month - causing financial stress. Any advice?

I submitted my PFL leave request over a month ago and it still hasn't been processed. This delay is causing me serious financial stress. Has anyone else experienced long wait times for their PFL requests? Any advice on how to speed up the process or what I should say when I call to check on the status?

Just keep calling. I know it sucks, but persistence is key. I called 37 times before I got through. Stay strong!

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37 times?! Wow, that's dedication. I guess I need to step up my game.

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Have you tried reaching out to your local state representative? Sometimes they can help push things through faster.

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Morgan Washington

EDD account locked out - never received password reset email for family leave claim. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble accessing my EDD account for family leave. I never got an email to reset my password. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on how to get back into my account?

Here's what worked for me when I had this issue: 1. Double-check the email address on file with EDD. Make sure it's correct and you have access to it. 2. Check all email folders, including spam/junk. 3. If that doesn't work, try to reset your password through the website. 4. If you still don't receive an email, call EDD customer service. 5. Be prepared with your personal info (SSN, address, etc.) when you call. 6. Ask them to verify your email address and resend the password reset link. 7. If all else fails, ask if there's an alternative way to reset your account or if you can create a new one. Hope this helps! The system can be a pain, but don't give up. You'll get it sorted eventually.

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Thank you so much for the detailed steps! I'll give these a try and report back.

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This is great advice. Saving this for future reference!

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anyone else think its ridiculous we have to jump through so many hoops just to access our own accounts? the whole system needs an overhaul smh

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Preach! 🙌 It's like they're trying to make it as difficult as possible.

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For real. It's almost like they don't want us to get our benefits 🙄

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Miranda Singer

PFL claim filed 12/3 - Will holiday delays push processing to next year? Need advice on expediting!

Hey everyone, I'm freaking out about my PFL claim. I filed it on December 3rd and I'm worried that with the holidays coming up, it's gonna take forever to process. Has anyone else dealt with this? I'm thinking about trying to talk to a manager to speed things up. Any advice?

Pro tip: if you can, try to find out the name of the person handling your claim. Makes follow-up calls way easier.

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Anyone else notice how they always seem to 'lose' documents? Make copies of EVERYTHING you send them. Trust me on this one.

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omg yes! i had to send my birth certificate THREE TIMES. like, how do you lose that?!

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Seriously! I started taking pictures of the envelopes before I mail them now. Paranoid? Maybe. But it's saved my butt more than once.

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