Pro tip: keep a log of all your calls, including date, time, and who you spoke with. It's saved my butt more than once when dealing with EDD!

Has anyone had luck getting through on their online portal? I've been trying to avoid calling if possible.

Anyone else feel like the whole system is designed to be as confusing and frustrating as possible? It's like they want us to give up. 🙄

Quick question - does anyone know if you can take family leave intermittently? Like, a few days a week instead of all at once?

Hey, former PFL employee here. The system is a mess from the inside too, trust me. Here's a pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. That's usually when the wait times are shortest. And always ask for a reference number for your call, it helps if you need to follow up later.

Plot twist: the forms were inside us all along 🤯 But for real, hang in there OP. Bureaucracy is a beast, but you'll slay it eventually!

Hey OP, when you talk to them, make sure to emphasize how urgent this is due to your bills. Sometimes that can help them prioritize your case. Good luck!

lol welcome to the club. been waiting 3 months now. at this point im just assuming ill never see that money 🤡

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through in 10 minutes last week doing that!

I filed for PFL 2 months ago and still havent heard anything. This whole process is a joke tbh

Have you checked your spam folder? I know it sounds dumb, but I found my PFL approval letter in there after weeks of waiting lol

idk if this helps, but I had success reaching out to EDD through their Twitter account. They actually responded and helped me resolve my issue.

Protip: If you can, get your doctor to write a letter explaining why you couldnt file on time. That helped me win my appeal

ugh this makes me so mad. we shouldn't have to fight so hard for basic support when we're already dealing with newborns and recovery. the system is broken af

Have you checked your spam folder? Sometimes their emails end up there. Also, make sure you wrote down your claim number if they gave you one when you submitted.

Honestly, the whole system needs an overhaul. It's ridiculous that in 2023 we're still dealing with snail mail and long wait times for something as important as family leave. Anyone know if there's any movement to modernize this process?

Pro tip: if you call right when they open, you have a better chance of getting through. Set your alarm early!

I feel like we need a support group for people dealing with EDD. Who's in? 🙋‍♀️

Have you tried faxing them? I know it sounds like stone age tech, but sometimes it gets faster responses than mail or calls.

idk if this helps, but I had a similar issue last year. took forever to resolve, but persistence is key. don't give up!