am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous that we have to wait so long after approval? like, hello, we need this money now! 🙄

Quick question - does anyone know if weekends count in the 14-day timeline, or is it just business days?

lol welcome to the wonderful world of government bureaucracy. grab a snack and get comfy, youre gonna be here a while 🤡

Have you considered reaching out to your local state representative? Sometimes they can help push things along with PFL claims.

Anyone else notice that ever since they "upgraded" their system, everything's been even slower? 🙄 I swear they're living in the stone age over there.

Hey OP, have you checked if your employer submitted all the required docs? Sometimes the holdup is on their end and EDD won't tell you 🙄

Is anyone else sick of how broken these government systems are? We pay taxes for this crap and can't even use it when we need it. smh

What error message are you getting exactly? Might help to troubleshoot if we know the specific error.

the whole systems a joke tbh. good luck getting any1 to help you 🤡

Pro tip: If you can, go to their office in person. I know its a pain, but I got my issue resolved in one day after weeks of no response by mail/phone.

Pro tip: If you're having trouble with the online system, try using a different browser or clearing your cache. Sometimes it's just a technical glitch.

Anyone else feel like we need to start a petition or something to get the government to fix this mess? It's not fair that we have to jump through so many hoops just to get the benefits we're entitled to.

Hey OP, did you make sure to have your employer fill out their portion of the form? I forgot to do that and it delayed my claim by weeks 😅

Guys, I just saw on Twitter that they're implementing a new system next month that's supposed to speed up processing times. Fingers crossed it actually works! 🤞

This is why we need UBI. The current system is a joke. 🤡

Have you considered reaching out to your local representative? They sometimes have connections and can help push things through.

Have you considered getting a lawyer? Sometimes just having a legal letterhead can light a fire under them.

idk if this helps, but I had a similar problem and it turned out they had my employer's info wrong in their system. Might be worth checking if all your basic info is correct on their end.

Here's what you need to do: 1. Double-check your online account for any messages or requests for additional information. Sometimes they're easy to miss. 2. Contact your former employer. Make sure they've submitted all necessary documentation on their end. 3. If you can't get through on the phone, try emailing the unemployment office. It might take a few days, but you'll usually get a response. 4. Consider reaching out to your local state representative's office. They often have liaisons who can help with unemployment issues. 5. Document everything. Keep a log of all your attempts to contact the unemployment office, your employer, etc. This can be helpful if you need to escalate your case. 6. Be patient, but persistent. The system is overwhelmed, but don't let your claim fall through the cracks. Remember, you're not alone in this. The unemployment system is a mess right now, but keep pushing. You'll get your benefits eventually!

lol welcome to the wonderful world of unemployment. where everything's made up and the timelines don't matter 🎭