EDD PFL payment delays - anyone else waiting forever?
Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my California Paid Family Leave (PFL) payment. I've been waiting for a while now and haven't received anything. Has anyone else experienced delays with their PFL payments? Any advice on how to get this sorted out? I'm getting pretty frustrated with the whole process.
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Amina Toure
Ugh, I feel your pain! The EDD system is such a mess rn. I waited FOREVER for my PFL payment too. Have you tried calling them? It's a nightmare to get through, but sometimes that's the only way to get answers.
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Paolo Ricci
ā¢I've been trying to call for days but can never get through. It's so frustrating! How long did you end up waiting for your payment?
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Amina Toure
ā¢It took me almost 2 months to finally get my payment š Keep trying to call tho, early mornings seemed to work best for me. Good luck!
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Oliver Zimmermann
ā¢2 months?! That's insane. The system is totally broken. How are ppl supposed to survive while waiting that long? š¤¬
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CosmicCommander
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Natasha Volkova
ā¢Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this? Is it legit?
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CosmicCommander
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Javier Torres
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Emma Davis
Here's what I've learned from my experience with PFL: ⢠First, make sure all your paperwork is in order. Double-check that you've submitted everything they need. ⢠Keep a log of all your calls and attempts to contact EDD. ⢠If you can't get through on the phone, try sending a message through your online account. ⢠Sometimes, reaching out to your local state representative's office can help push things along. ⢠Be patient (I know it's hard) and persistent. The system is overwhelmed, but they will eventually get to your claim. Hang in there! It's a frustrating process, but you'll get your payment eventually.
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Paolo Ricci
ā¢Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try reaching out through my online account. How long did your claim take to process?
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Emma Davis
ā¢Mine took about 6 weeks from start to finish. But I've heard it can vary a lot. Just keep at it!
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Malik Johnson
have u checked ur bank account? sometimes the payment goes thru but they dont notify u š¤·āāļø
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Isabella Ferreira
I'm in the same boat, waiting on my PFL payment for weeks now. This whole system is a joke. We pay into it, but when we need it, it's impossible to get help. š¤
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Ravi Sharma
ā¢Preach! š The government takes our money no problem, but when it's time to pay out, suddenly everything's complicated. SMH
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NebulaNomad
Pro tip: if you can't get through on the main line, try calling some of the other EDD numbers (like the employer line or tech support). Sometimes you can get transferred to the right department that way. It's not guaranteed, but worth a shot!
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Freya Thomsen
ā¢Ooh, sneaky! I like it š Gonna try this tomorrow morning!
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Omar Fawaz
Guys, I heard they're updating the EDD system next month. Supposedly it'll make everything faster. Anyone know if that's true or just another empty promise? š¤
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Chloe Martin
ā¢LOL sure, and I'm the Queen of England š I'll believe it when I see it!
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Diego Rojas
ā¢They've been saying that for years. Don't hold your breath.
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Anastasia Sokolov
Has anyone tried faxing their documents instead of uploading online? I've heard it can sometimes be faster. Might be worth a shot if you're really stuck.
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StarSeeker
OP, make sure you're checking your spam folder too! I almost missed an important EDD email cuz it went straight to spam. They really need to get their act together š
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Paolo Ricci
ā¢Good call! I'll double-check my spam folder right now. Thanks for the tip!
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