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EDD Paid Family Leave payment delayed - No response from EDD. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my paid family leave. It's been a while and I still haven't received my payment. Has anyone else experienced this? I've been trying to get through to EDD but no luck so far. Any advice on what I should do next?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve paid family leave payment delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SseHa2TkYHY

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Aisha Patel

Ugh, I feel your pain! I went through something similar last year. Have you received any notices or letters from EDD about your claim? Sometimes they need additional info and don't make it super clear.

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Klaus Schmidt

Thanks for responding! No, I haven't gotten any letters yet. Should I be worried? How long did it take for you to get your payment?

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Aisha Patel

It took me about 6 weeks to get my first payment, but I had to call them to sort out some issues. Keep an eye on your mail and maybe try to log into your EDD account online to check for any updates.

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LilMama23

6 weeks?! That's crazy long. The system is so broken 😤

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Dmitri Volkov

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

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Gabrielle Dubois

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Tyrone Johnson

20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda steep just to make a phone call 🤔

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Dmitri Volkov

I get the skepticism, but it seriously saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo. They even refund you if you don't get through.

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Ingrid Larsson

How long did you have to wait once they connected you?

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Dmitri Volkov

It took about 2 hours total, but I didn't have to sit there listening to hold music. They just called me when an agent was on the line.

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Carlos Mendoza

Have you tried faxing your documents? Sometimes that's faster than waiting for them to process mailed stuff.

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Zainab Mahmoud

OP, make sure you've completed all the certifications on time. Missing even one can delay your payments. Also, double-check that your employer submitted all the necessary info on their end. Sometimes that's the holdup.

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Klaus Schmidt

Thanks for the tip! I'll def check on the certifications. How do I find out if my employer submitted everything?

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Zainab Mahmoud

You can try calling your HR department or payroll manager. They should be able to confirm if they've sent everything to EDD. If not, light a fire under them! 🔥

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Ava Williams

Ive been waiting 3 months for my claim to be processed. EDD is a joke. 🤡 Good luck getting any help from them!

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Raj Gupta

3 months?! That's insane. Have you tried contacting your local state representative? Sometimes they can help push things along.

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Ava Williams

Nah, didn't even think of that. Might give it a shot tho. Thx for the idea!

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Lena Müller

Here's what you need to do: 1. Check your EDD account online for any pending tasks or messages. 2. Make sure all your certifications are up to date. 3. Verify with your employer that they've submitted all required documentation. 4. If you haven't received any communication from EDD after 2-3 weeks, try to contact them. 5. Keep a log of all your attempts to contact EDD (dates, times, names of reps you speak with). 6. If you can't get through on the phone, try sending a secure message through your online account. 7. As a last resort, contact your local state assembly member or senator's office for assistance. Remember, persistence is key. The system is overwhelmed, but keep at it and you'll get your benefits eventually. Don't give up!

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Klaus Schmidt

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! I'll definitely follow these steps. Really appreciate you taking the time to write all this out. 🙏

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TechNinja

This is gold 💯 Mods should pin this comment!

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Keisha Thompson

anyone else feel like were living in a dystopian nightmare? why is it so hard to get basic support when we need it?

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Paolo Bianchi

Preach! 🙌 The system is designed to wear us down so we give up. Stay strong and keep fighting!

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Yara Assad

Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. You're more likely to get through before the lines get jammed up.

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