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PFL Application Error - Can't Submit Online. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm trying to apply for paid family leave but I keep getting an error when I try to submit my application online. Has anyone else run into this issue? It's so frustrating! I really need to get this sorted out asap. Any advice on what to do or who to contact?

I found a way to solve paid family leave application errors, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBuzEH4GJ7M

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Ugh, I feel your pain! I had the same problem last month. Have you tried clearing your browser cache and cookies? Sometimes that helps with weird website glitches.

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Thanks for the suggestion! I'll give that a try and see if it helps.

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Clearing cache rarely works for government websites lol. They're always broken 🤡

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True, but it's worth a shot! Better than banging your head against the wall 😅

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Have you tried applying during off-peak hours? Sometimes the system gets overloaded during the day. I had better luck submitting my application late at night.

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Here's what worked for me: 1. Make sure all your info is 100% accurate. Even a small typo can cause errors. 2. Use a different browser or device if possible. 3. If you keep getting errors, write down the exact error message and time it occurred. 4. Call the PFL office directly. Be prepared to wait on hold for a while, but they can usually help. 5. If all else fails, you might need to submit a paper application. It's a pain, but sometimes it's the only way. Hope this helps! Don't give up, you'll get through eventually.

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Thank you so much for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try these steps.

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This is great info. Saving this for later just in case I need it 👍

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Is anyone else sick of how broken these government systems are? We pay taxes for this crap and can't even use it when we need it. smh

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Preach! 🙌 It's like they're stuck in the 90s or something

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For real. My grandma could design a better website 😂

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What error message are you getting exactly? Might help to troubleshoot if we know the specific error.

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It just says 'Error submitting application. Please try again later.' Super helpful, right? 🙄

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Oof, that's frustrating. Sounds like it could be a server-side issue. Definitely try calling them directly.

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