PFL Claim Denied for Final 5 Weeks After Initial 3 Week Approval - Help!

Ugh, that sucks! Have you received any specific notices or letters from EDD explaining why the final 5 weeks were denied? Sometimes they hide important info in those boring documents 🙄

I had a similar issue last year. Turns out there was a glitch in their system. Have you tried submitting a new claim for the remaining weeks instead of trying to extend the existing one?

Hey, I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at EDD. 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

Here's what you need to do to resolve your PFL claim issue: 1. Gather all your documentation: Make sure you have all your claim numbers, dates of leave, and any correspondence from EDD. 2. Check your eligibility: Ensure you haven't exceeded the maximum PFL duration (usually 8 weeks in a 12-month period). 3. Verify your claim status: Log into your EDD account and check if there are any pending tasks or additional information required. 4. Contact EDD directly: Call their PFL hotline at 1-877-238-4373. Be prepared for long wait times. 5. Consider filing an appeal: If you believe the denial is incorrect, you have the right to appeal within 30 days of the notice date. 6. Seek help from a workers' rights organization: They can provide free advice and assistance with your claim. Remember, persistence is key when dealing with EDD. Don't give up!

have you tried turning it off and on again? 🤣 jk jk... but seriously, sometimes logging out and back in to the EDD site can help. Their system is about as stable as a jenga tower in an earthquake

OP, what reason did you give for your PFL? Sometimes they deny extensions if the reason doesn't match the original claim. Like if you said it was for bonding with a new child, but then tried to extend it for caring for a sick family member.

EDD's system is a joke. I swear they deny claims just to see if people will fight back. Stay strong and keep pushing! 💪

Have you checked if your employer submitted all the necessary paperwork? Sometimes they drop the ball and it messes up our claims.

Ugh, I feel your pain. I'm in the same boat with SDI. These government systems are like trying to nail jello to a wall 🤦‍♂️

I went through something similar with my PFL claim last year. One thing that helped me was requesting a detailed explanation of the denial in writing. Sometimes there are specific issues like missing documentation or eligibility periods that aren't obvious from the online system. Also, if you're within the 8-week maximum for bonding leave, you might want to check if there's a gap in your claim dates that's causing the system to treat it as a separate claim rather than a continuation. The EDD customer service is rough, but if you can get through, ask them to check your "claim history" - sometimes there are backend issues that only they can see and fix.