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

If I could give 10 stars I would

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!

Really made a difference

Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.

Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.

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.

An incredibly helpful service

An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!

Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.

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.

IT WORKS!! Not a scam!

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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Lauren Johnson

How to claim PFL for previous years? Need advice ASAP!

Hey everyone, I'm trying to claim paid family leave for previous years. Has anyone else dealt with this? I just realized I might be eligible for some benefits from the past and I'm not sure how to go about it. Any advice would be really appreciated!

Genevieve Cavalier

Pro tip: if you can, hire a lawyer who specializes in employment law. Yes, it costs money upfront, but they can often get you way more than youd get on your own. Worth it if were talking about multiple years of benefits.

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Ethan Scott

This! 💯 A good lawyer can make all the difference.

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Lola Perez

OP, whatever you do, don't give up! I fought for almost a year to get my past benefits, but it was worth it in the end. Stay strong! 💪

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Sean Doyle

EDD payment delay since 12/2 - Can't reach anyone on phone. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm really frustrated. I haven't received my benefit payment since early December and I've been calling the unemployment office almost every day. No luck getting through to an actual person. Anyone else dealing with this? Any advice on how to actually reach someone?

Jamal Wilson

have u tried faxing them? I know it sounds old school but I got a response within a week when I did that

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Sean Doyle

Faxing? What year is it? 😂 But seriously, I'll try anything at this point. Thanks for the suggestion!

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Mei Lin

guys i think the edd website is down again. anyone else having trouble logging in?

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Liam Fitzgerald

Works fine for me. Maybe try clearing your cache?

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Mei Lin

nvm its working now. mustve been a temporary glitch

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Chloe Martin

EDD Pending Payment Issue - How Long Does It Usually Take?

Hey everyone, I'm dealing with a pending payment issue for my unemployment claim. Has anyone else experienced this? I filed my claim recently and I'm not sure how long it typically takes for payments to go through. Any advice or insights would be really appreciated!

Liam Mendez

Anyone else notice how the EDD website always seems to crash right when you need it most? 🙃 It's like they're trolling us at this point

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Sophia Nguyen

Hang in there, OP! I know it's tough, but it'll get sorted eventually. In the meantime, check out r/Assistance or r/borrow if you're in a real pinch. Those communities can be lifesavers.

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Chloe Martin

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll definitely check those out if things get dire.

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Yuki Yamamoto

DE2501F Form: Do I need to put SSN on every page for PFL bonding claim?

Hey everyone, I'm filling out the DE2501F form for Paid Family Leave and I'm confused about the social security number requirement. Do I really need to put it on every single page, even the ones that don't apply to my bonding claim? And what about the attached documents like the hospital verification letter? Should I include it there too? I'm especially unsure about Parts C, D, and E since they're not relevant to my situation. Any advice would be appreciated!

Dmitry Volkov

Anyone else feel like we're living in the stone age with all this paperwork? 🦕 When are they gonna move this stuff online?

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Ava Thompson

Careful what you wish for. Have you seen how 'well' their online unemployment system worked during the pandemic? 💀

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Dmitry Volkov

Oof, good point. Maybe paper isn't so bad after all 😅

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CyberSiren

congrats on the new addition to your family, OP! hope the paperwork headache doesnt take away from your special time 👶❤️

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Yuki Yamamoto

Aww, thank you! It's definitely been a whirlwind, but so worth it. Just trying to get all this sorted so I can focus on the baby!

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Omar Fawaz

PFL application not showing on EDD website after 3 weeks - What to do?

I applied for PFL 3 weeks ago but nothing is showing up on the EDD website. I really need the money to pay for this month's expenses. What should I do if I don't hear back today? Will my application carry over to the next business day?

Yuki Ito

Ugh, EDD is such a joke. They expect us to live on air while they take their sweet time? 🙄 The whole system needs an overhaul.

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Carmen Lopez

Preach! 👏 It's like they forget we have bills to pay and families to feed.

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Andre Dupont

Has anyone had luck with the EDD's online chat feature? I've heard mixed things.

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QuantumQuasar

I tried it once. Waited 2 hours to connect, then got disconnected. Never again lol

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Zoe Papanikolaou

It worked for me! But you gotta be quick. The slots fill up fast in the morning.

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Emma Davis

EDD Payment Claim Stuck - Can't Reach Anyone Before Closing Time

I've been waiting for my payment claim to be processed for weeks now. Today, I tried calling the office to check on the status, but I couldn't get through before they closed. Has anyone else had trouble reaching them lately? It's so frustrating to be left in the dark about when I'll receive my payment.

Zara Mirza

have u tried faxing them? I know it sounds crazy in 2023 but I got a response within 48 hours after sending a fax lol

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NebulaNinja

omg what year is it? 😂 but hey, if it works, it works!

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Emma Davis

I... don't even know where to find a fax machine these days. But I'm desperate enough to try anything at this point!

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Luca Russo

Just a heads up, I heard they're implementing a new phone system next month that's supposed to improve wait times. Might be worth holding out if you can.

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Nia Wilson

Source? I've been burned by false hope before...

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Luca Russo

My cousin works for the state (not in unemployment tho). Take it with a grain of salt, but that's what he told me.

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CaptainAwesome

PFL claim processing for 6 weeks - no response. What to do?

Hey everyone, I'm dealing with a frustrating situation. My paid family leave claim has been processing for 6 weeks now, and I still haven't heard anything back. Has anyone else experienced such a long wait time? I'm starting to get worried and could really use some advice on what to do next.

Lena Müller

OP, make sure you've submitted all required documentation. Sometimes they don't tell you if something's missing and just let the claim sit there 🙄

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CaptainAwesome

Good point, I'll double-check. But how do I know if everything's there if I can't get hold of anyone? It's like a catch-22 😫

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TechNinja

guys. we need to organize and demand better. this is ridiculous. who's with me to start a petition or something?

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Keisha Thompson

I'm in! This system is broken and needs to be fixed ASAP.

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Paolo Bianchi

Count me in too. We shouldn't have to jump through hoops to get what we're entitled to.

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Dylan Cooper

How to quickly stop PFL after returning to work?

Hey everyone, I just got back to work and need to stop my paid family leave. Anyone know how to do this quickly? I don't want to keep getting payments I'm not supposed to have.

Amina Sy

Quick tip: take screenshots of everything you submit online. It's saved my butt more than once when dealing with bureaucracy. 💯

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Dylan Cooper

That's a great idea, thanks! I'll definitely do that.

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Oliver Fischer

Does anyone know if stopping paid family leave affects other benefits? I'm worried about losing my health insurance.

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Natasha Ivanova

It shouldn't affect your health insurance if you're returning to work. But if you're concerned, double-check with your HR department.

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Oliver Fischer

Thanks, I'll give HR a call tomorrow to make sure.

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Maya Lewis

PFL claim pending for a month, already back at work. No payment yet. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm really frustrated with my PFL claim. It's been a month since I filed and I still haven't gotten paid. I've already gone back to work and nothing. This process wasn't nearly as long last time. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on how to speed things up?

Vanessa Chang

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update info there before sending out payments or notifications.

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Maya Lewis

Yeah, I've been checking daily. Still says 'pending' with no other info. So frustrating!

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Madison King

Word of advice: document EVERYTHING. Every call, email, letter. You might need it if things get messed up (which they probably will lol). I learned this the hard way. 😩

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Julian Paolo

This 👆 Cannot stress this enough. CYA always when dealing with bureaucracy.

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Mohammed Khan

EDD claim still pending after brief return to work - anyone else experiencing delays?

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. My unemployment claim has been pending for what feels like forever, and I'm getting really frustrated. I was on leave for about a month, then went back to work for a few days before getting let go. Now I'm trying to figure out what's going on with my benefits. Has anyone else dealt with something like this? How long did it take for your claim to process after returning to work briefly?

Kaylee Cook

Quick question - did you receive any notification or letter from EDD about your claim status? Sometimes they need additional info but the letter gets lost in the mail.

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Mohammed Khan

Now that you mention it, I haven't received anything in the mail. Should I be worried?

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Kaylee Cook

Might be worth checking your spam folder if you signed up for electronic correspondence. If not, give em a call (if you can get through) to make sure they have your correct address.

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Oliver Alexander

Protip: document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every online interaction. You never know when you'll need to prove you've been trying to resolve this. Stay strong, OP! 💪

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