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Freya Christensen

PFL Payment Delay: Submitted Weekends But No Money Yet - Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my PFL claim. I submitted my claim for the weekends I worked, but I haven't received my payment yet. Has anyone else experienced this? How long does it usually take for payments to come through? I'm getting worried because I really need this money.

Ugh, I feel you. The PFL system is such a mess rn. I submitted my claim like 3 weeks ago and still nothing. Its so frustrating!

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3 weeks? That's rough. Have you tried calling them? Sometimes that can speed things up.

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Yeah, I've been trying to call but can never get through. Its like they dont even want to help us 🙄

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Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 mins on hold that way!

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I had a similar issue last month. Turns out there was a problem with my claim that I didn't even know about. Did you check your online account for any messages or requests for additional info?

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Thanks for the suggestion! I just checked and don't see any messages. guess I'll have to keep waiting 😞

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The wait times are ridiculous these days. I found a way to actually get someone on the phone tho. 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

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Sounds too good to be true. Does it really work?

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Yeah, it actually does! I was skeptical at first too, but I was desperate. Got through in about 2 hours instead of spending days trying to call myself.

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Zara Shah

$20 just to talk to someone? That's messed up. The system is so broken 😡

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I get it, but for me it was worth it. Time is money, and I was wasting so much time trying to get through on my own.

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Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help speed things up with PFL claims. Worth a shot!

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Okay, let me break this down for you based on my experience and what I've learned: 1. Processing time: Typically, it takes about 2 weeks for a PFL claim to be processed, but it can take up to 3-4 weeks during busy periods. 2. Check your account: Log into your PFL account and make sure all your information is correct and up to date. 3. Look for correspondence: Sometimes they need additional info but don't always call. Check your online inbox and your physical mail. 4. Calculation issues: If your claim involves multiple employers or variable hours, it might take longer to calculate. 5. Appeal process: If your claim was denied, you have 30 days to appeal. Make sure you didn't miss any deadlines. 6. Contact methods: - Phone: Try calling early in the morning or late afternoon - Email: Use their online contact form, but responses can take a while - Mail: You can send a written inquiry, but this is the slowest method 7. Document everything: Keep a log of all your attempts to contact them, including dates and times. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! This is really helpful. I'll double-check everything you mentioned.

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This should be pinned at the top of the subreddit. So much useful info! 👏👏👏

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lol welcome to the wonderful world of PFL where nothing makes sense and the rules are made up 🤡 but for real, hang in there. It sucks but the money will come eventually.

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Aisha Ali

Ain't that the truth 😂 Sometimes I think they just flip a coin to decide whether to pay us or not

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Has anyone else noticed that the payment dates seem to be all over the place lately? I used to get paid every two weeks like clockwork, but now it's totally random.

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YES! I thought it was just me. My last payment was 3 days early, and the one before that was a week late. Makes budgeting a nightmare.

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I heard they switched to a new payment system recently. Might explain the inconsistency.

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Quick question for the group: does anyone know if PFL payments are affected by holidays? I'm wondering if that might be causing some delays.

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Not to be that guy, but have you double-checked that you submitted everything correctly? I once thought my payment was late, but turns out I messed up some dates on the form. Just a thought!

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No worries, it's a fair question! I've triple-checked everything and I'm pretty sure it's all correct. But maybe I'll give it another look just in case.

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Ugh, I feel ya. I've been on PFL for 2 months now and its been nothing but headaches. Stay strong, we're all in this together! 💪

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