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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Jenna Sloan

Idk if this helps, but I was in the same boat a few months ago. Turns out they had my old address on file even tho I updated it online. Might be worth double-checking all your contact info is correct.

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Christian Burns

This might be a long shot, but have you tried reaching out on social media? Sometimes tweeting at them or messaging on Facebook can get a response. Public pressure and all that jazz.

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Sasha Reese

I second this! I got a response within a day after tweeting about my issue. Worth a try!

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Zara Mirza

Quick tip: while youre waiting for this to get sorted, apply for other benefits you might be eligible for. Food stamps, rental assistance, etc. Dont put all your eggs in one basket!

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Javier Cruz

That's a great idea, thanks! I'll look into those options.

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Luca Russo

anyone else feel like we need a complete overhaul of the unemployment system? this is getting ridiculous 🤔

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Nia Harris

For real. It's like they're using technology from the stone age 🦖

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GalaxyGazer

Lol, bold of you to assume they're using technology at all 😂

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Miguel Harvey

5 weeks? You sweet summer child. I've been waiting for 3 MONTHS. The system is completely broken.

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Ashley Simian

3 months?! That's insane! How are you surviving?

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Miguel Harvey

Barely. Credit cards and the kindness of family. It's a nightmare.

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Oliver Cheng

PSA: If your claim is pending for more than 3 weeks, you have the right to request a determination interview. It's not widely known, but it's in the CA unemployment insurance code.

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Taylor To

This is gold! Do you know how to request this interview?

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Oliver Cheng

You need to call and specifically ask for a 'Section 1326 determination interview'. Be prepared for the rep to not know what you're talking about at first. Insist politely.

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Isabella Tucker

Not to be that guy, but have you checked your spam folder? Sometimes important emails from EDD end up there. Just throwing it out there in case you missed something!

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Jayden Hill

Dude, I feel your pain. I missed a call for my unemployment claim last year and it set me back weeks. The system is so unforgiving its ridiculous.

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LordCommander

Same boat here. Missed one call and it was like starting from scratch. EDD needs to get with the times and offer better communication options.

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Zainab Omar

Not to be that person, but have you considered reaching out to your employer's HR? Sometimes they can help expedite things or at least give you more info about the process.

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Mei Wong

That's actually a great idea, I hadn't thought of that. I'll give them a call tomorrow. Thanks!

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Connor Gallagher

I'm in the same boat, friend. Filed my PFL claim 3 weeks ago and crickets 🦗 This system is broken af

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Jamal Anderson

Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help push things along with EDD. Worth a shot!

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NebulaNomad

I hadn't even thought of that! How would I go about contacting them?

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Jamal Anderson

Just google '[your area] assembly member' and you should find their contact info. Most have dedicated staff for constituent services. Good luck!

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Mei Wong

lol good luck. EDD is where hope goes to die. 💀

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Kirsuktow DarkBlade

Anyone else feel like theyre stuck in a kafka novel trying to deal with these guys? its absurd

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Abigail bergen

omg yes! 🤣 I've been saying this for weeks. It's like we're all trapped in some bureaucratic nightmare.

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Ahooker-Equator

Pro tip: Use the website's contact form if they have one. I got a response within 48 hours that way.

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Anderson Prospero

Really? I tried that and never heard back. Guess I'll give it another shot.

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Leila Haddad

Have you tried reaching out to your local state representative? Sometimes they can light a fire under EDD's butt.

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Emma Johnson

plot twist: EDD is actually run by sloths. explains the speed of service 🦥😂

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Ravi Patel

LOL that actually makes so much sense 🤣

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Astrid Bergström

Hey now, don't insult sloths like that. They're way more efficient!

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Ella Cofer

This is why we need to overhaul the entire unemployment system. It's a joke that people have to wait this long for help when they're already struggling. 😡

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Kevin Bell

Preach! 🙌 The whole thing is held together with duct tape and prayers at this point.

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Savannah Glover

Yeah but good luck getting politicians to care about fixing it. They only pay attention when it affects them directly.

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Felix Grigori

Plot twist: what if we all just stopped filing and started our own country instead? Who's with me? 😂

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Felicity Bud

lol sign me up. Our national anthem can be hold music 🎵

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Sean Murphy

Has anyone had issues with payments suddenly stopping? I was getting them regularly and then nothing for the past month. Can't get through on the phone 😤

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StarStrider

This happened to me! Turns out I missed a certification deadline. Check your online account to see if you need to submit anything.

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Sean Murphy

Oh snap, I'll check that out. Thanks for the tip!

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Zara Malik

Quick question - does the amount change if you go back to work part-time during parental leave? Thinking about picking up some freelance work but don't want to mess up my benefits.

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Luca Marino

Yes, it can affect your benefits. You need to report any income and they'll adjust accordingly. Be careful tho, sometimes it's not worth it if it reduces your benefits too much.

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