PFL Application Status Limbo - No Response After 5 Weeks. What to Do?
Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out the status of my paid family leave application. I submitted it online a while ago, but I haven't heard anything back. Has anyone else been in this situation? How long did it take for you to get a response? I'm getting worried because I really need this leave approved soon.
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve paid family leave application delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3cghbZtyF8
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Diego Mendoza
I was in the same boat a few months ago. It took about 4 weeks for me to hear back about my application. Have you tried checking the online portal for updates? Sometimes they update the status there before sending out any notifications.
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Chloe Wilson
ā¢Thanks for the tip! I've been checking the portal every day, but it still says 'pending'. It's been almost 5 weeks now. I'm starting to get really anxious about it.
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Anastasia Romanov
ā¢5 weeks?! That's ridiculous. The system is so broken. I had to wait 7 weeks for mine. It's like they want us to suffer or something š
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Diego Mendoza
ā¢Ugh, I'm sorry you're dealing with this. Have you tried calling them? I know it's a pain, but sometimes that's the only way to get answers.
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StellarSurfer
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Zara Malik
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Luca Greco
Here's what I've learned from my experience with paid family leave: ā¢ Applications typically take 2-6 weeks to process ā¢ Make sure you've submitted ALL required documentation ā¢ Double-check that your employer has submitted their portion ā¢ If it's been more than 6 weeks, definitely try to contact them ā¢ Keep a record of all your attempts to contact them ā¢ Sometimes they need additional info but don't tell you, so it's worth calling Hope this helps! The waiting game sucks, but hang in there.
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Chloe Wilson
ā¢Thank you so much for this detailed info! I'll double-check everything. I think I might have to bite the bullet and try calling them.
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Nia Thompson
ā¢This is super helpful, thanks for sharing! š Saving this for future reference.
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Mateo Rodriguez
have u tried emailing them? i got a response within a few days when i emailed about my application status. might be worth a shot
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Aisha Hussain
Ugh, the paid family leave system is such a joke. I swear they make it complicated on purpose. Good luck, OP. You're gonna need it š
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GalacticGladiator
ā¢For real tho. It's like they forget we're dealing with family emergencies and don't have time for their bureaucratic bs š¤¬
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Ethan Brown
ā¢Come on, guys. It's not that bad. At least we have the option for paid leave. Some states don't even offer it.
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Aisha Hussain
ā¢@profile11 found the government employee lol š jk but srsly, just bc other places have it worse doesn't mean we can't criticize a flawed system
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Yuki Yamamoto
Quick question - did you get a confirmation email when you submitted your application? If not, it's possible it didn't go through properly.
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Chloe Wilson
ā¢Oh shoot, I can't remember if I did or not. I'll have to check my email. Thanks for bringing that up!
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Carmen Ruiz
Not to freak you out, but my friend's application got lost in the system somehow. She had to resubmit after waiting for like 2 months. Make sure you follow up if you don't hear anything soon!
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Chloe Wilson
ā¢Oh no, that's my worst nightmare! š± I'm definitely going to call them this week. I can't afford to wait any longer.
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Caleb Stone
I'm going through the same thing right now! My application has been pending for 6 weeks and I'm getting really stressed about it. I tried calling the main number but kept getting disconnected after being on hold for hours. Has anyone had luck with contacting them through their website's messaging system? I'm wondering if that might be faster than trying to call. Also, @b83406405c6c have you checked if your employer submitted their portion yet? Sometimes that's what holds things up.
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Danielle Mays
ā¢Hey @7206d060bae1, I'm so sorry you're dealing with this too! 6 weeks is absolutely ridiculous. I haven't tried the website messaging system yet - that's a great idea! I'll definitely give that a shot since calling seems to be such a nightmare for everyone. And thanks for the reminder about the employer portion - I actually haven't checked on that yet. I just assumed they would have done their part, but you're right, that could totally be what's holding everything up. I'm going to contact HR tomorrow to make sure they submitted everything. This whole process is so stressful when you really need the leave! š©
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