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Pro tip: If you're having trouble with the phone lines, try calling right when they open in the morning. I've had better luck getting through that way. Also, Wednesdays seem to be less busy for some reason. 🤷♂️
Have you considered reaching out to your local state representative's office? Sometimes they can help expedite things or at least get you in touch with the right person at PFL. Worth a shot if you're really stuck!
This! 👆 I did this last year and it actually worked. My rep's office had a dedicated person for dealing with state benefit issues. They got my problem solved in like a week.
That's really good to know! I never thought about contacting my representative's office. Do you just call their main number and explain the situation, or is there a specific department to ask for?
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I went through this exact situation with my partner last year! Just want to add that when filing in November for December leave, make sure your husband has all his documentation ready to go - birth certificate, Social Security numbers for both parents and baby, and his employer's info. EDD gets backlogged during the holidays so having everything submitted correctly the first time will save headaches later. Also, if his employer is still giving him trouble about the 1-week thing, he can show them the official EDD PFL handbook which clearly states there's no minimum time requirement. Some smaller companies just don't know the rules and appreciate having the official documentation to reference.
This is such great advice! I'm definitely going to have my husband gather all those documents ahead of time. Do you happen to know if there's a specific section in the EDD handbook that mentions the no minimum requirement? It would be really helpful to have that exact reference to show his HR department since they seem pretty convinced about the 2-week thing. Also, did you find that December processing actually took longer, or was that just a precaution?
I just went through this with my wife's PFL claim a few months ago and can confirm everything everyone is saying - there's absolutely no 2-week minimum for bonding leave! Your husband can definitely take just 1 week. We had the same confusion with our HR department initially. One tip I'd add: when he files the claim, make sure he selects "bonding with a new child" as the reason (not disability or care for family member). The form will ask for the baby's birth date and birth certificate, and processing is usually pretty straightforward for bonding claims. Also, December timing should be fine as long as he applies by mid-November like others suggested. We applied about 3 weeks before our planned leave and had approval within 10 days. The key is just making sure all the paperwork is complete when submitted - any missing info will delay processing significantly during busy periods.
This is so reassuring to hear from someone who just went through it recently! I'm definitely going to make sure my husband selects "bonding with a new child" when he applies - that's a great detail to remember. The 10-day approval timeframe is really helpful to know too, especially since we were worried about December being a tricky time. Did you have to provide any additional documentation beyond the birth certificate, or was that pretty much it for the bonding claim?
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I've been dealing with EDD for months now and I swear they change the rules every other day. It's like trying to hit a moving target while blindfolded. Sending positive vibes your way, OP. We're all in this struggle together. 💪
I went through something similar last year! The key is to be super persistent and document EVERYTHING. Here's what worked for me: 1. Call the EDD overpayment department directly (not the general line) - the number should be on your notice 2. Ask them to email you the specific repayment instructions 3. Keep records of every call (date, time, rep name, reference numbers) 4. Once you send the payment, follow up weekly until they confirm it's processed The whole thing took about 6 weeks for me, but having that paper trail saved my butt when they tried to say I never paid it back. Don't give up - you've got this! 🙏
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Has anyone tried contacting their local representative? I've heard sometimes they can help speed things up with EDD.
How do you even find out who your local rep is? 🤔
Just Google '[your city] state representative'. Most have contact forms on their websites. Good luck!
I'm going through the exact same thing right now - applied 5 weeks ago and haven't heard a peep from them. It's so stressful not knowing what's happening with your application. I've been checking my bank account daily and refreshing the EDD portal constantly. Reading through these comments is actually really helpful though - I had no idea about contacting local representatives or that there were services to help get through on the phone. Definitely going to try some of these suggestions. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, at least now I know I'm not alone in this nightmare! 😩
Natasha Petrova
Hey OP, any updates? Did you manage to get through or find your claim?
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Sean O'Brien
This exact thing happened to my sister a few months ago! Her claim completely disappeared from the portal like it never existed. She was panicking because she needed that money for her newborn's medical expenses. After about 2 weeks of calling daily (literally setting timers to call every 15 minutes), she finally got through to someone who told her it was a "system migration issue" and her claim was still being processed, just not visible online. It magically reappeared a week later with backpay included. Hang in there - the claim is probably still in the system somewhere, just hidden due to their terrible website glitches. Keep calling and don't give up! 💪
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