EDD PFL application error: First name too long for form, need help!
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with the California EDD Paid Family Leave application. When I try to register as a claimant, my first name is getting cut off because of the character limit on the form. It's causing an error and I can't submit my application. Has anyone else run into this issue or know how to get around it? I've been trying to reach someone at EDD but no luck so far. Any advice would be appreciated!
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Kayla Jacobson
Ugh, the EDD system is such a nightmare! I had a similar issue with my last name being too long. Ended up having to use an abbreviation just to get through the form. Have you tried using a shorter version of your name or maybe your initials?
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Hannah Flores
ā¢Thanks for the suggestion! I tried using just my first initial, but it felt weird. I'm worried it might cause issues later if it doesn't match my other documents. Did you have any problems after abbreviating your name?
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Kayla Jacobson
ā¢Nah, it worked out fine for me. Just make sure to explain the situation if they ever ask about it. The system is so broken, I'm pretty sure theyre used to these workarounds by now š
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William Rivera
ā¢Be careful with abbreviations tho. My cousin did that and ended up with a whole mess of issues later on. Took forever to sort out. Maybe try calling again?
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Grace Lee
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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM
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Mia Roberts
ā¢Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Has anyone else tried it?
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Grace Lee
ā¢Yeah, it's totally legit! I was skeptical at first too, but I was desperate after trying for weeks to get through. It worked like a charm. Worth every penny tbh.
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The Boss
ā¢20 bucks to skip the hold time? Sign me up! šø Beats losing my mind listening to that awful hold music lol
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Evan Kalinowski
ā¢idk man, seems kinda sketchy. Why should we have to pay to talk to a government agency? The system is so messed up š¤
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Grace Lee
ā¢I get where you're coming from, but for me, it was worth it to finally get my issue resolved. Time is money, ya know? But yeah, the system definitely needs fixing.
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Victoria Charity
Have you tried accessing the form at different times of day? Sometimes the system glitches less during off-peak hours. I had better luck super early in the morning, like 5 AM. Worth a shot!
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Jasmine Quinn
Okay, listen up folks, I've been dealing with EDD for years and here's what I've learned about these kinds of issues: ā¢ First, try clearing your browser cache and cookies. Sometimes it's just a weird tech hiccup. ā¢ If that doesn't work, try a different browser altogether. I've had success with Firefox when Chrome was acting up. ā¢ For name issues specifically, try using ONLY capital letters. For some reason, this has worked for some people. ā¢ If all else fails, you might need to file a paper application. Yes, it's a pain, but it bypasses the online system entirely. ā¢ Keep a record of all your attempts, including screenshots if possible. This can be helpful if you need to explain the delay in your application. ā¢ Lastly, be persistent with calling. Use auto-dialers if you have to. The squeaky wheel gets the grease! Hope this helps someone out there. We're all in this bureaucratic nightmare together! šŖ
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Hannah Flores
ā¢Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try the all-caps trick first. Really appreciate you taking the time to write all this out!
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Oscar Murphy
ā¢This is gold š Saving this for future reference. You're the real MVP!
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Nora Bennett
Plot twist: what if we all changed our names to be super short? Problem solved! š Jk jk... unless? š
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Ryan Andre
ā¢Lmao imagine a world where everyone's named Al or Jo because of a glitchy government website š¤£
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Lauren Zeb
ā¢Don't give them ideas! Next thing you know, they'll make it a "requirement" to streamline their system š
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Daniel Washington
Hey OP, any luck with resolving this? I'm in the same boat and could use some hope rn š©
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Hannah Flores
ā¢Not yet, but I'm working through all the suggestions here. Gonna try calling again tomorrow using that Claimyr thing someone mentioned. I'll let you know if I have any success!
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Aurora Lacasse
This is why I'm never having kids. Can you imagine dealing with this AND a newborn? No thank you! š āāļø
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Anthony Young
Have you tried turning it off and on again? š But seriously, sometimes logging out completely, waiting a bit, and then trying again can help. Worth a shot!
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