California Paid Family Leave

Can't reach California Paid Family Leave? Claimyr connects you to a live EDD agent in minutes.

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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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Emma Garcia

Have you tried sending a secure message through your EDD account? I had a similar issue and got it resolved that way. Took about a week to get a response, but it worked!

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Ava Kim

OP, how long ago did you apply for paid family leave? There might be different steps depending on when you filed.

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Ethan Wilson

I applied about 3 weeks ago. The initial process went smoothly, but now I'm stuck at this address verification step.

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Ava Kim

Gotcha. Yeah, that's about when they typically start processing payments. Hopefully you can get through to someone soon!

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Aisha Khan

Have you tried reaching out on Twitter? Sometimes their social media team can help escalate issues.

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Ethan Taylor

idk if this helps, but I had to submit additional docs for my baby bonding claim. Maybe theres something missing they need?

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GalacticGuru

That's a good point, I'll double check all my paperwork. Thanks!

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Debra Bai

Anyone else notice how the website is always "under maintenance" when you actually need to use it? πŸ™„

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Gabriel Freeman

omg yes! It's like they know exactly when I'm gonna log in and shut it down just to mess with me πŸ˜‚

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Laura Lopez

Unpopular opinion: maybe we should privatize this whole system. Government clearly can't handle it efficiently.

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Victoria Brown

Yeah, cuz private companies are SO known for their efficiency and fairness πŸ™„ /s

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Laura Lopez

Fair point. I'm just frustrated with the current situation, you know?

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Ethan Moore

Has anyone tried contacting the media about these ongoing issues? Maybe if there was more public pressure, they'd finally fix their broken system.

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Yuki Kobayashi

Quick question - when you say 'super users', do you mean like IT people or just higher-level reps? Trying to figure out who exactly I should be asking for when I call.

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Omar Hassan

From what I understand, they're specialized reps with more system access. But tbh, I'm not 100% sure. The regular reps just keep saying they don't have the 'tools' to fix it. πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

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Yuki Kobayashi

Gotcha, thanks for clarifying. Guess I'll just keep asking to escalate until I hit the right person. This is such a headache 😩

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Fatima Al-Suwaidi

Pro tip: When you call EDD, use the magic words "compelling family obligation." That's the official term they use for situations like yours. Also, be ready to explain why your spouse can't be the primary caregiver instead.

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Yuki Ito

This is super helpful, thank you! I'll definitely use that phrase when I call.

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Dylan Mitchell

lol good luck getting anyone at EDD to pick up the phone. I've been trying for weeks 🀑

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Sofia Morales

Try calling right when they open. I got through after only 30 mins on hold that way!

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Dylan Mitchell

30 mins? You must be some kind of EDD whisperer πŸ˜‚

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Brianna Schmidt

am i the only 1 who thinks its crazy we gotta jump through all these hoops just to get our benefits? the whole system needs an overhaul smh

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Alexis Renard

Preach! πŸ™Œ It's like they make it difficult on purpose or something.

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Camila Jordan

For real tho. We pay into this system our whole working lives and then when we need it, it's a nightmare to access. Something's gotta change.

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Tyler Lefleur

Has anyone had any luck with the callback feature on their website? I requested one last week but still haven't heard anything back.

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Madeline Blaze

I tried it twice. First time they never called. Second time they called while I was in the shower and didn't leave a voicemail or number to call back. So frustrating! 😀

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Max Knight

It worked for me, but I had to wait almost two weeks. When they finally called, the rep was super helpful tho. Hang in there!

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Malik Davis

Hey OP, don't stress too much about the accidental call request. These things happen. The EDD system is confusing af. As long as you got through to someone eventually, you're good.

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Isabella Santos

FYI for everyone: EDD has been updating their systems lately. Might explain some of the weirdness with calls and stuff. They posted about it on their Twitter last week.

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Ravi Gupta

Oh great, cause their system wasn't confusing enough already πŸ™„ Thanks for the heads up tho!

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Luca Esposito

Anyone know if this applies for adoptive parents too? Or is it just for birth parents?

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Nia Thompson

Adoptive parents are usually eligible too! The rules are generally the same as for birth parents. Just make sure you have your adoption documentation ready when you apply.

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Mateo Rodriguez

lol remember when becoming a parent was just about loving a kid and not navigating a bureaucratic maze? 🀑 good times

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Aisha Abdullah

Ikr? Sometimes I think we're living in a Kafka novel πŸ˜‚

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Harold Oh

Listen up, because I've been through this rodeo before. Here's what you need to know: 1. Be patient. The system is overloaded, especially since COVID. 2. Document everything. Keep a log of when you filed, any communications, etc. 3. Check your spam folder regularly. Sometimes important emails end up there. 4. If you haven't heard anything after 2 weeks, start calling. 5. When you call, be polite but persistent. The person on the other end is probably overwhelmed too. 6. If you're really stuck, contact your local state representative. They can sometimes expedite things. 7. Join Facebook groups for your state's unemployment. They often have good intel on what's going on. Remember, you're not alone in this. The system sucks, but we're all in the same boat. Hang in there!

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Amun-Ra Azra

This is gold πŸ’― Wish I had this advice when I first filed!

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Summer Green

Contacting my rep actually worked for me. They got things moving within a week!

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Gael Robinson

anyone else feel like were living in a kafka novel? asking for a friend 🀑

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Edward McBride

LOL more like a horror story 😱

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Amaya Watson

Listen up, folks. I've been through this rodeo before, and here's what you need to know about paid family leave: β€’ First, make sure you've got all your ducks in a row. Double-check that you've filled out every form correctly. One tiny mistake can set you back weeks. β€’ Be prepared for a waiting game. The processing times can vary wildly depending on their current backlog. Don't be surprised if it takes 4-6 weeks to hear anything. β€’ If you haven't heard back after a month, start making calls. Be polite but persistent. Sometimes your application can get lost in the shuffle. β€’ Keep detailed records of everything. Every call, every letter, every form you submit. Trust me, this can save your bacon if there's a dispute. β€’ If you're really struggling to get through, consider using one of those paid services that wait on hold for you. Yeah, it sucks to pay, but sometimes it's worth it to actually talk to a human. β€’ Remember, the people on the other end of the phone are just doing their jobs. Being nice to them can go a long way. β€’ Finally, know your rights. Familiarize yourself with the paid family leave laws in your state. Sometimes you gotta advocate for yourself. Hang in there, OP. It's a frustrating process, but you'll get through it!

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Jessica Nolan

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed breakdown! This is incredibly helpful. I'll definitely be following your advice.

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Grant Vikers

This should be pinned to the top of the sub tbh. Great advice!

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Giovanni Martello

lol welcome to bureaucracy hell. grab a ticket and enjoy the wait πŸŽŸοΈπŸ˜…

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