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FML Payment Delayed 5+ Weeks After Filing - Any Tips to Speed It Up?

Has anyone else been waiting forever for their Family Medical Leave payment? I filed my claim over a month ago and still haven't seen a dime. This is getting ridiculous! I've got bills to pay and mouths to feed. Any advice on how to speed things up or at least get some answers?

Javier Garcia

Ugh, I feel your pain! I've been waiting for 7 weeks now. Its like they forgot about us or something. Have you tried calling them? I've been trying to get through but no luck so far.

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NebulaNomad

I've tried calling but keep getting stuck in this endless phone tree. So frustrating! šŸ˜¤

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Emma Taylor

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 mins on hold that way.

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Javier Garcia

Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed šŸ¤ž

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Malik Robinson

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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Isabella Silva

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

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Malik Robinson

Yep, 100% legit. I was skeptical too but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.

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Ravi Choudhury

How long did you have to wait for the callback?

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Malik Robinson

It took about 2 hours for me, but I've heard it can vary. Still beats calling yourself!

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CosmosCaptain

Here's what I've learned after dealing with this mess for months: ā€¢ Double-check all your paperwork. One tiny mistake can delay everything. ā€¢ Keep a log of all your calls and who you talked to. ā€¢ If possible, fax your documents instead of mailing them. It's faster. ā€¢ Check your online account daily for updates. ā€¢ Don't be afraid to escalate to a supervisor if you're getting nowhere. ā€¢ Consider contacting your local representative. They can sometimes help push things along. Hang in there, OP. The system is broken, but persistence pays off!

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NebulaNomad

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try faxing my docs. Didn't even think of that!

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Freya Johansen

This is gold šŸ’Æ Saving this for future reference!

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Omar Fawzi

am i the only 1 who thinks its CRAZY we gotta jump through all these hoops just to get what we're owed??? the whole systems a joke šŸ¤”

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Chloe Wilson

Have you checked if your employer submitted all the required info? Sometimes they drag their feet and it holds up the whole process.

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NebulaNomad

Oh man, I didn't even think about that. I'll give HR a call tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up!

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Diego Mendoza

I heard they just implemented a new computer system. Might be causing delays across the board. Typical government efficiency šŸ™„

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Anastasia Romanov

Classic. One step forward, two steps back. šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø

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StellarSurfer

Anybody else notice that it seems to go faster if you file online vs paper forms? Just my observation from last time I had to deal with this nonsense.

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Sean Kelly

Really? I filed online and I'm still waiting. Maybe I just have bad luck lol

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StellarSurfer

Could be! Or maybe they're just swamped right now. Hang in there!

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