Need to extend PFL from 2 weeks to 1 month - advice needed!
Hey everyone, I need some advice. I'm currently on Paid Family Leave for 2 weeks, but I'm realizing I need to extend it to a full month. Has anyone gone through this process before? What should I expect when I call to request an extension? Any tips or things I should be aware of? Thanks in advance for your help!
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Emma Davis
I've been through this before. It's not too complicated, but you gotta be prepared. Here's what you need to do: 1. Call the PFL office ASAP. Don't wait until the last minute. 2. Have a good reason ready. They might ask why you need the extension. 3. Get a note from your doctor if possible. This can really help your case. 4. Be polite but firm. Sometimes you gotta push a little to get what you need. 5. Keep all your paperwork organized. They might ask for additional docs. 6. Follow up if you don't hear back within a week. Good luck! Let us know how it goes.
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Malik Johnson
•This is solid advice 💯 I wish I had known all this when I had to extend my leave last year. ended up being such a headache
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Isabella Ferreira
•Quick question - do you know if theres a limit to how many times you can extend? I might need to do this soon too
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Emma Davis
•@profile 3 I think it depends on your situation and the state you're in. In my experience, they were pretty flexible as long as I had good documentation. But def check with the PFL office directly!
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Ravi Sharma
ugh good luck dealing with the bureaucracy. I tried to extend mine and it was a nightmare. Spent hours on hold and got nowhere 🤮
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NebulaNomad
•Same here! Its like they make it difficult on purpose. The whole system needs an overhaul tbh
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Freya Thomsen
•Guys, I found a way to skip the hold times! There's this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, and then calls you when a real person picks up. It costs $20 but saved me hours of frustration. Check out this video: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM
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Omar Fawaz
•Wait, for real? That sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Freya Thomsen
•@profile 7 Yep, it's legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it worked like a charm. Saved me from pulling my hair out lol
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Chloe Martin
•20 bucks tho? Idk man, seems steep just to make a phone call
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Freya Thomsen
•@profile 8 I get it, but think about how much your time is worth. For me, not having to sit on hold for hours was totally worth it. To each their own tho!
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Diego Rojas
Have you considered talking to your employer first? Sometimes they can be more flexible than you'd think. might save you some hassle with the PFL office
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Anastasia Sokolov
whatever you do, DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. Keep a log of who you talked to, when, and what they said. Trust me, itll save your butt if theres any confusion later
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StarSeeker
•This right here 👆 Learned this the hard way. Now I record all my calls (where legal) just to be safe
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Sean O'Donnell
Anybody know if the new bill they passed last month affects PFL extensions? I heard something about it but cant find clear info
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Zara Ahmed
•I think it mostly affects new claims, not extensions. But don't quote me on that lol. The govt websites are so confusing 🤔
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Luca Esposito
pro tip: if you can, try calling right when they open. I always have better luck getting through early in the morning
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Nia Thompson
sending good vibes your way OP! The system can be a pain but dont give up. You got this! 💪
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Javier Torres
•Thanks so much! Really appreciate all the support and advice from everyone here. You guys are awesome 🙏
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