DfE demanding repayment of paternity leave benefits - Help!

Ugh, that sucks man. The government always finds a way to mess things up. Have you tried calling them to get more info? Maybe there was some paperwork you missed or something.

This happened to me too! Turns out there was a change in policy that affected eligibility retroactively. It's total BS if you ask me. 🤬

Hey, I work in HR and deal with this stuff. Here's what you need to know: • First, double-check your eligibility. The rules can be tricky. • Look for any notices about policy changes that might have affected your case. • Gather all your documentation - pay stubs, leave approval forms, everything. • File an appeal ASAP. There's usually a deadline for these things. • Consider getting a labor lawyer if it's a significant amount of money. Don't just pay it back without fighting. The system makes mistakes all the time.

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM

This is why I never trust government benefits. They giveth and they taketh away 🙄

Have you checked if there were any income thresholds for the benefit? Sometimes if you earned over a certain amount, you might not be eligible even if you initially qualified.

Oof, sounds like your in the same boat as me. I've been dealing with an overpayment issue for months now. It's a total nightmare 😫

This is why we need better paternity leave policies in this country. Other nations have it figured out, why can't we?