Need help re-establishing parental leave on EDD website - tips?

Ugh, the EDD website is such a nightmare! I had to do this last year and it took forever. Make sure you have all your documents ready before you start. They ask for a ton of info.

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

Here's a step-by-step guide for re-establishing parental leave through EDD: 1. Gather all necessary documents (birth certificate, employment verification, medical forms) 2. Log into your EDD account 3. Navigate to the 'Claims' section 4. Select 'File New Claim' or 'Reopen Claim' depending on your situation 5. Fill out all required information accurately 6. Upload any requested documents 7. Review and submit your application 8. Note your confirmation number Tips: - Double-check all info before submitting - Keep track of your claim number - Be patient, processing can take 2-3 weeks - If you don't hear back, try calling or using the online messaging system Hope this helps! Good luck with your claim 👍

am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we gotta jump thru all these hoops just to get time off with our newborns? 🙄 the system is broken af

Has anyone had luck getting their claim approved faster? I've been waiting for almost a month now and still nothing 😩

Pro tip: take screenshots of EVERYTHING during the application process. You never know when you might need to prove you submitted something.

Anyone else feel like they need a law degree just to understand all the parental leave rules? 🤔 I swear I've read the same paragraph 10 times and still don't get it