EDD denied my PFL claim for 'full wage continuation' but I wasn't even working or getting paid! What do I do?

Ugh, that sucks! 😤 The EDD can be such a pain sometimes. Have you tried calling them to explain your situation? Maybe there was a mix-up with your dates or something.

I had a similar issue last year. Turns out my employer reported my wages incorrectly. Double-check with your HR department to make sure they didn't mess up the reporting.

Here's what you need to do: 1. Gather all your documentation: pay stubs, time off requests, any communication with your employer about your leave. 2. Write a clear, concise appeal letter explaining the error. 3. Include copies of all relevant documents with your appeal. 4. Send it via certified mail so you have proof of delivery. 5. Follow up with EDD by phone (good luck) or through your online account. 6. Be patient but persistent. It might take a few weeks to get resolved. If all else fails, contact your local state representative's office. They can sometimes help cut through the red tape.

The EDD system is broken af. I swear they just deny claims randomly hoping people won't appeal. 🤡

Hey, 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

Have you checked if your employer offers any kind of wage continuation program? Sometimes they have policies that affect PFL claims.

edd more like eDD-iot amirite? 🤣

Guys, I'm telling you, it's all about the Mercury retrograde. Wait until it's over and then try again. Trust me, it works!

I went through something similar last year! The "full wage continuation" denial is usually because EDD thinks your employer was still paying you during your leave time. Here's what helped me: 1. Get a letter from your employer's HR/payroll department stating you were on unpaid leave during those exact dates 2. Include your actual pay stubs showing $0 earnings for that period 3. If you have any emails or documents about requesting unpaid time off, include those too The appeal process took about 6 weeks for me, but I eventually got approved and received all the back pay. Don't give up - this is definitely fixable! Just make sure you have rock-solid documentation proving you weren't getting paid.

This happened to my sister too! The EDD system seems to have glitches where they cross-reference employer wage data incorrectly. What really helped her was requesting her "wage and claim history" directly from EDD - it shows exactly what wage information they have on file for you during those dates. You can request this through your online account or by calling. Once she saw the discrepancy between what EDD had recorded vs. her actual $0 earnings, it made the appeal much stronger. Also, if you have any text messages or emails with your supervisor about taking unpaid time off, screenshot those too - every piece of evidence helps!

I'm dealing with almost the exact same situation right now! Got denied for PFL because they claim I had "full wage continuation" but I was on completely unpaid leave for 6 weeks. It's so maddening when you know for a fact you weren't getting paid but their system says otherwise. From what I've been reading online, this seems to be a really common error - like their automated system flags certain employer codes or something and just assumes you were getting paid. I'm putting together my appeal package now with pay stubs showing $0 and a letter from HR. Has anyone here had success getting this type of denial overturned? I'm worried about how long the appeal process takes since I really need those benefits. The financial stress is killing me!

I went through this exact nightmare about 8 months ago! The "full wage continuation" denial when you literally weren't getting paid is infuriating. What worked for me was being super methodical with the appeal: Get a detailed letter from your employer's payroll department (not just HR) that specifically states: - Your exact dates of unpaid leave - Confirmation that you received $0 in wages during that period - Your employee ID and the payroll periods affected Then include actual pay stubs or earnings statements showing zero income for those weeks. If your company uses an online payroll system, screenshot those too. The key is being crystal clear about the dates - make sure everything matches exactly with your PFL claim dates. EDD's system sometimes gets confused when there are overlapping pay periods or if your employer reported anything incorrectly. My appeal took about 5 weeks total and I got full back pay. Don't let them discourage you - this type of error gets overturned all the time once they see the proper documentation. You've got this! 💪

I'm going through this exact same thing right now! Just got my denial letter yesterday for the same "full wage continuation" reason, even though I was on completely unpaid FMLA leave. Reading through all these responses is giving me so much hope - it sounds like this is a common system error that definitely gets fixed with the right documentation. I'm going to follow the advice here and start by requesting my wage history from EDD to see what they have on file, then get a detailed letter from payroll (not just HR - great tip!) confirming my $0 earnings during those dates. @Marcus Marsh - hang in there! It sounds like we're both dealing with EDD's broken system, but based on what everyone's sharing, this is totally fixable. Just going to take some patience and good documentation. Let me know how your appeal goes!

I'm seeing this thread and realizing I might be dealing with something similar! I applied for PFL a few months ago and got denied, but I never really understood the reason they gave me. After reading everyone's experiences here, I'm wondering if I should go back and look at my denial letter more carefully. @Marcus Marsh - have you had any luck getting through to them on the phone yet? And to everyone who successfully appealed these "full wage continuation" denials, roughly how long did the whole process take from when you submitted your appeal to when you actually received the back pay? I'm trying to figure out if it's worth reopening my case or if too much time has passed. This community is amazing - so much helpful real-world advice! 🙏

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! Just got my denial letter last week for "full wage continuation" even though I was on completely unpaid leave for 4 weeks in March. It's so frustrating when you know for a fact you weren't getting paid but their system says otherwise. Reading through all these responses is giving me hope though - it sounds like this is a really common EDD system error that gets fixed with proper documentation. I'm definitely going to follow the advice here about requesting my wage history from EDD first to see what incorrect data they have, then get a detailed letter from payroll confirming my $0 earnings. @Marcus Marsh - don't give up! Based on what everyone's sharing, this seems totally fixable with the right appeal. We just have to be patient and thorough with the documentation. Thanks to everyone else for sharing your experiences - this community is a lifesaver! 🙏

I'm dealing with this exact same issue! Got my denial letter two days ago for "full wage continuation" even though I was on completely unpaid medical leave for my newborn. Zero dollars in my bank account during that time, but somehow EDD thinks I was getting paid! 🤦‍♀️ This thread is incredible - thank you everyone for sharing your experiences and advice. I'm definitely going to follow the step-by-step approach that @Justin Trejo and @Keisha Taylor outlined. Going to start by requesting my wage history from EDD to see what bogus data they have on file, then get a detailed letter from payroll (not just HR - great distinction!) confirming my $0 earnings. @Marcus Marsh - don't lose hope! Based on all these success stories, it sounds like this is a common system glitch that absolutely gets resolved with the right documentation. We just need to be persistent and thorough with our appeals. Keeping my fingers crossed for all of us dealing with this EDD nightmare! 💪

I'm going through the EXACT same thing right now! Just got my denial letter yesterday for "full wage continuation" even though I was on completely unpaid leave for 6 weeks. Reading through everyone's advice here is giving me so much hope - it sounds like this is a super common EDD system error that gets resolved with proper documentation. I'm definitely going to follow the game plan that @Justin Trejo and @Keisha Taylor outlined: request my wage history from EDD first to see what bogus data they have, then get a detailed letter from payroll (not HR) confirming my $0 earnings during those exact dates. The tip about making sure all dates match perfectly is gold! @Marcus Marsh - hang in there! Based on all these success stories (5-6 weeks for appeals with full back pay), this is totally fixable. It's just EDD's broken system thinking we got paid when we literally didn't. We just need to be patient and thorough with the documentation. This community is amazing for sharing real experiences! 🙏

I'm going through this EXACT same situation right now! Just got denied for PFL last week with the "full wage continuation" reason, even though I was on completely unpaid leave for 7 weeks. It's absolutely infuriating when you know for a fact you didn't receive a single penny, but their system somehow thinks otherwise. Reading through all these responses has been such a relief - I was starting to think I was going crazy! It's clear this is a widespread system glitch at EDD. I'm definitely going to follow the detailed game plan everyone's shared: 1. Request my wage history from EDD to see what bogus data they have 2. Get a letter from payroll (not just HR - great tip!) confirming $0 earnings for those exact dates 3. Gather all my pay stubs showing zero income 4. Make sure all dates match perfectly with my original claim @Marcus Marsh - don't give up hope! Based on all these success stories, it sounds like this gets resolved in 5-6 weeks with full back pay once you provide the right documentation. It's just a matter of proving to EDD that their system made an error. We've got this! 💪 Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this community is a lifesaver when dealing with EDD's broken system!