EDD Family Leave Application: No response after a month. What to do?

Ugh, I feel your pain! I went through the same thing last year. It took them almost 6 weeks to get back to me. The waiting game is the worst part. Have you tried calling their helpline? It's a pain to get through, but sometimes you can get lucky.

I found a method to 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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM

Have you tried emailing them? Sometimes that can be more effective than calling. Here's a template I used that got a response within a week: Subject: Inquiry on Family Leave Application Status Dear [Department Name], I hope this message finds you well. I submitted my family leave application on [insert date] and have not received any updates since then. Could you please provide me with the current status of my application? Additionally, let me know if there are any documents or information needed from my side. Thank you for your assistance. Best regards, [Your Name]

the whole system is broken af 🤡 i've been waiting for 3 months now. good luck getting any1 to actually help you lol

Have you checked your spam folder? I know it sounds silly, but I found my approval letter there after weeks of waiting. Apparently, their emails sometimes get flagged as spam. Worth a look!

FYI, there's been a huge backlog due to COVID. They're still catching up. My friend who works at the department says they're overwhelmed with applications. Doesn't make the wait any easier, but at least you know it's not just you!

Quick question - did you receive a confirmation email when you first submitted your application? If not, there's a chance it didn't go through properly. Might be worth resubmitting if you can't find any proof of the original submission.

Protip: If you can, go to your local EDD office in person. I know it's a pain, but I got my issue resolved in one day after weeks of no response online and on the phone. Sometimes face-to-face is the way to go!