PFL Bonding leave stuck 'pending' for a month, can't reach EDD. Help!

Ugh, I feel your pain. I was in the same boat last year. It took them 6 weeks to approve my claim. The system is so broken 😤

Have you tried calling right when they open? I've heard that's the best way to get through.

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

Pro tip: send a message through your online account. Sometimes they respond faster that way. Also, contact your local assembly member's office. They can often help speed things up.

This is why the system is so messed up. They make it impossible to get help, and then we're left scrambling. It's not like new parents have time to spend hours on the phone 🙄

Here's what worked for me to get my PFL claim approved faster: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of all your calls, emails, and online submissions. 2. Be persistent. Call every day if you have to. 3. Use multiple channels. Phone, online messages, email if possible. 4. Reach out to your employer's HR. Sometimes they can help push things along. 5. Contact your local assembly member or state senator's office. They often have liaisons who can intervene. 6. If all else fails, file a complaint with the state labor board. It's a pain, but stay on top of it. Good luck!

lol welcome to the wonderful world of CA bureaucracy. where everything's made up and the timelines don't matter 🤡

Have you checked if there's any missing information on your application? Sometimes they don't tell you if something's incomplete and just leave it pending.