EDD Paid Family Leave Non-Payment Issue After Job Loss - Need Advice!
I applied for paid family leave after my job ended, but I'm having issues with non-payment. Has anyone else experienced this? How long did it take to get resolved? Any advice on how to get through to someone at EDD?
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Andre Laurent
Ugh, I'm in the same boat. Been trying to get thru to EDD for weeks now. Its like they dont even want us to get our benefits 🙄
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Zoe Papadopoulos
Seriously! I swear they make it difficult on purpose. Have you tried calling at exactly 8:01 AM? I heard thats the best time to get through.
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Andre Laurent
Yeah, I've tried that. No luck. It's like playing the lottery, except the prize is just talking to a human being lol
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Jamal Washington
Pro tip: use the Spanish line and then ask for an English speaker. Sometimes works!
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Mei Wong
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 about it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM
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Liam Fitzgerald
Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?
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Mei Wong
Yeah, it's legit. I was skeptical at first too, but I was desperate. It worked for me and saved me hours of frustration.
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PixelWarrior
$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken 😤
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Mei Wong
I get it, but for me, it was worth it. Time is money, and I was wasting whole days trying to get through.
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Amara Adebayo
Here's what I learned after dealing with EDD for months: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of all your calls, emails, and interactions. 2. Be persistent. Call every day if you have to. 3. Reach out to your local assembly member. They can sometimes expedite your case. 4. Check your online account regularly for updates. 5. Make sure all your paperwork is in order and submitted correctly. It's a frustrating process, but hang in there. Eventually, you'll get through to someone who can help.
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Giovanni Rossi
Has anyone had luck with the online portal? I've been trying to update my info there but keep getting error messages 😫
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Fatima Al-Mansour
The online portal is a joke. Half the time it's down for "maintenance" 🙄
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Dylan Evans
Try clearing your browser cache and cookies. Worked for me when I was having issues!
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Sofia Gomez
Quick question - how long after your job ended did you apply for paid family leave? There might be a timing issue affecting your claim.
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MidnightRider
AuthorI applied about 2 weeks after my job ended. Do you think that could be causing the problem?
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Sofia Gomez
It might be. There's usually a waiting period between unemployment and other benefits. Def something to ask about when you get through to someone.
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StormChaser
yall ever think about how we're all just clowns dancing for EDD's amusement? 🤡💃🕺
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Dmitry Petrov
LMAO too real 😂ðŸ˜
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