PFL Application: 4 weeks, no response. Normal or concerning?
Has anyone else been waiting forever to hear back about their paid family leave application? I submitted mine 4 weeks ago and still haven't heard anything. Starting to get worried. Is this normal or should I be concerned?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve long paid family leave delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj8KgF2exGM
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NeonNebula
Ugh, I feel you. I've been waiting for 6 weeks now. It's so frustrating! š¤ The silence is killing me. Anyone know if there's a way to check the status?
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Anastasia Kozlov
ā¢6 weeks?! That's insane. Have you tried calling them? I heard sometimes that can speed things up.
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NeonNebula
ā¢I've tried calling but its impossible to get through. Always busy or they hang up on me š
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Sean Kelly
ā¢Same boat here. 5 weeks and counting. This system is a joke tbh
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Zara Mirza
I actually found a way to 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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Luca Russo
ā¢Sounds too good to be true. Are you sure it's legit?
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Zara Mirza
ā¢Yeah, I was skeptical at first too. But I tried it and it actually worked. Got through to someone in about an hour.
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Nia Harris
ā¢$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken š¤¦āāļø
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Zara Mirza
ā¢I get it, but for me it was worth it. Beats calling 100 times a day for weeks š¤·āāļø
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GalaxyGazer
Here's what I've learned from my experience and research: ā¢ Processing times can vary wildly, from 2-8 weeks typically ā¢ They're severely understaffed right now due to budget cuts ā¢ Missing info on your application can cause major delays ā¢ Sometimes they don't notify you if something's missing ā¢ Calling can help, but it's nearly impossible to get through ā¢ Check your spam folder for emails from them ā¢ Make sure your address is up to date in their system Hope this helps! Hang in there, OP!
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Diego Chavez
ā¢Wow, thank you so much for this detailed info! Really helpful. I'll double check everything you mentioned.
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Mateo Sanchez
ā¢This should be pinned at the top of the sub. Great info! š
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Aisha Mahmood
lol welcome to the club. been waiting 2 months here š¤” starting to think they just throw our applications in the trash
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Ethan Moore
Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update the status there before sending any notifications.
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Diego Chavez
ā¢I didn't even know there was an online account š How do I set that up?
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Ethan Moore
ā¢Go to the PFL website and look for 'Create Account' or 'Register'. You'll need your SSN and application number. Good luck!
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Yuki Kobayashi
Unpopular opinion: maybe we should all just be grateful this benefit exists at all? In many states, ppl don't even have paid family leave. Just sayin š¤·āāļø
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Carmen Vega
ā¢Bootlicker alert šØ Just because others have it worse doesn't mean we can't expect better service
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Yuki Kobayashi
ā¢Wow, chill. I'm just trying to add some perspective here.
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QuantumQuester
Pro tip: if you can, get your HR department involved. Sometimes they can expedite things or at least get more info.
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Andre Moreau
Anyone else notice how they always seem to lose the faxed documents? I've had to resend mine like 3 times now š
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Zoe Stavros
ā¢Faxing in 2023? What is this, the stone age? š
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Andre Moreau
ā¢ikr? But for some reason they insist on it for certain docs š¤¦āāļø
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Jamal Harris
I heard they're implementing a new system soon that's supposed to speed things up. Anyone know if thats true?
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