PFL Payment Delay: 3 Weeks and Counting - What's Normal for CA EDD?

I found a way to solve PFL payment delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCLYvybvVYE

Unpopular opinion: maybe we should be grateful the system exists at all? I know the wait sucks, but at least we have this option. Some countries don't even have PFL

Hey, I've been through this before. Here's what you need to do: 1. Double-check your application: Make sure you didn't miss any required documents or info. 2. Contact your employer: Verify they've submitted their part of the claim. 3. Keep calling: I know it sucks, but persistence pays off. Try calling right when they open. 4. Use the online portal: Sometimes you can see updates there that aren't communicated elsewhere. 5. Consider reaching out to your local representative: They can sometimes help push things along. Don't give up! It's a slow process, but you'll get your money eventually.

Has anyone tried threatening legal action? I'm seriously considering it at this point. This delay is causing real financial hardship.

To those still waiting on PFL payments, I understand your frustration. The official timeline for PFL processing claims is typically 2-3 weeks, but many are experiencing significant delays due to administrative backlogs or errors. It's crucial first to ensure your application is complete and accurately filled out, including all required documentation. After verifying your end, check with your employer to confirm they've submitted any necessary information on their side. Utilizing the online portals for status updates might provide some insight, even if limited. Persistence with calling, though difficult, is often necessary. For those struggling with phone wait times, services like Claimyr can help connect you to an agent, though they come at a cost. It's also advisable to contact your local representatives, as they may expedite processes on your behalf. Lastly, while waiting, consider reaching out to community resources or support groups that may offer temporary assistance until you receive your benefits. Patience and persistence, unfortunately, seem to be the current requisites.

have u tried faxing ur claim? I heard from a friend that sometimes it goes thru faster that way. worth a shot maybe?

Lol welcome to the club. We should start a support group for people waiting on PFL payments. Who's in? 🙋‍♀️

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. https://claimyr.com/?ref=red

This is why we need to vote for better leadership. The current administration clearly doesn't care about working people. Wake up, sheeple! 🐑

Ugh, I feel you. I've been waiting for 5 weeks now. It's like they're purposely trying to make us suffer. Have you tried calling them? Good luck getting through tho 🙄

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I waited 2 months for mine. The whole process is a joke. They say 2-3 weeks on their website, but that's a load of 💩

guys. i think i figured it out. if you stand on your head, spin around 3 times, and chant "pay me now" while submitting your claim, it goes through instantly. trust me, im an expert 🤡

Guys, i posted this above. i finally reached them on the phone with the 2nd method shown in the video: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM

Same boat here - going on 4 weeks now with zero communication from EDD. The lack of transparency is what gets me the most. Like, just tell us where we stand in the queue or what's causing the holdup! I've tried calling dozens of times but can never get through. Starting to think I should have just taken unpaid leave instead of dealing with this nightmare. Has anyone had luck with contacting their state assembly representative? I'm running out of options here.

I'm dealing with the same nightmare - 6 weeks now and still nothing! What's really frustrating is that I keep getting conflicting information every time I do manage to get through to someone. One rep told me my claim was "under review," another said it was "processing normally," and the last one couldn't even find my claim in the system. It's like they're making this stuff up as they go along. I've started documenting every interaction with dates and names just in case I need to escalate this further. Has anyone else noticed the reps giving completely different answers about the same claim?

I'm in week 4 of waiting too and honestly starting to panic about my bills. What really bothers me is how the EDD website still shows that fake 2-3 week timeline when clearly that's not reality for most of us. I've been calling every single day at 8am sharp when they open and either get a busy signal or sit on hold for hours just to get disconnected. Yesterday I finally got through to someone who told me my claim was "pending additional review" but couldn't tell me what that means or how long it would take. It's like they're intentionally being vague to avoid giving us any real answers. At this point I'm considering reaching out to local news stations because this seems like a widespread issue that needs public attention.

I'm on week 5 now and honestly feeling defeated. The most frustrating part is that I did everything right - submitted all documents, followed up with my employer, double-checked everything multiple times. Yet here I am still waiting while my savings dwindle. What really gets me is how they make us jump through hoops just to apply, but then their end of the process is completely broken. I've started keeping a detailed log of every call attempt, every hold time, every rep interaction because at this point I feel like I need evidence of this dysfunction. Has anyone had any luck getting actual concrete answers about what's causing these massive delays? I'm starting to think the 2-3 week timeline was never realistic to begin with.