EDD paid wrong PFL amount - only 1 day instead of 1 month! Help!

Ugh, dealing with EDD is such a pain! I had a similar issue last year. Here's what worked for me: 1. Gather all your docs: pay stubs, previous PFL payments, any emails from EDD. 2. Calculate your expected benefit (looks like you've done this already, good job!) 3. When you call, be polite but firm. Explain the discrepancy clearly. 4. Ask them to walk you through their calculation. 5. If they can't resolve it on the call, ask for a supervisor. 6. Get a reference number for your call! Good luck, hope you get it sorted!

omg the EDD is such a joke 🤡 i swear they mess up on purpose just to make our lives harder. good luck getting a real person on the phone, you'll probably die of old age first lmaooo

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 there were any recent changes to the PFL calculation method? Sometimes they update these things and don't communicate it well. Might be worth looking into the latest guidelines on the EDD website.

OP, what industry do you work in? Some industries have different rules for PFL. Also, did you have any other leave (like vacation) that overlapped with your PFL? That could affect the calculation.

plot twist: what if OP's company messed up the dates they reported to EDD? 🤔 might be worth double-checking with HR before you go ham on the EDD peeps

I don't have advice, but I'm in the same boat. Been waiting on a corrected payment for 3 months now. This system is broken af. Solidarity, my dude. ✊

pro tip: if u cant get thru on the phone, try reaching out on Twitter. sometimes their social media team can escalate issues faster than the regular customer service. worth a shot! 🤷‍♂️

Okay, let's break this down: 1. Your weekly benefit amount (WBA) is calculated based on your highest-paid quarter in the base period. 2. There's a maximum weekly benefit amount, which is currently $1,620 (as of 2023). 3. Even if your calculated WBA is higher, you can't receive more than the max. So, if your average weekly earnings are $5,500, you'd hit the max benefit. $1,620 per week for 4 weeks would be $6,480 total for a month. If they only paid you for one day, that's about $324 (1/5 of the weekly max). Definitely an error! When you call, ask them: 1. What dates did they have on file for your leave? 2. What was the WBA they calculated for you? 3. Why was the payment only for one day? If they can't give clear answers, ask to speak to a claims specialist or a supervisor. Remember, stay calm but be persistent. Good luck!