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PFL Payment Delayed After Submitting Hours Paperwork - Any Advice?

Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my PPL payment. I sent in all the paperwork about my hours, but I still haven't received anything. It's been a while now and I'm starting to get worried. Has anyone else experienced delays with their Paid Family Leave payments? Any advice on what I should do next?

DeShawn Washington

Ugh, I feel your pain! I went through something similar last year. Have you tried calling the EDD office? It's a pain, but sometimes that's the only way to get answers.

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Lena Kowalski

I've been trying to call, but it's impossible to get through. The lines are always busy or they hang up on me. It's so frustrating!

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Mei-Ling Chen

Pro tip: call right when they open. I managed to get through after trying this for a few days. Good luck!

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Sof铆a Rodr铆guez

Calling is useless tbh. I spent HOURS on hold and got nowhere. There has to be a better way 馃

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Aiden O'Connor

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

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Zoe Papadopoulos

Sounds too good to be true. Are you sure it's legit?

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Aiden O'Connor

Yeah, I was skeptical at first too, but it really worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.

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Jamal Brown

20 bucks? That's highway robbery! The government should make it easier to contact them without having to pay extra 馃槨

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Aiden O'Connor

I get it, but for me, it was worth it to finally get some answers. Time is money, you know?

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Fatima Al-Rashid

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update the status there before sending out payments. Might give you some info on whats going on with your claim.

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Giovanni Rossi

OMG, the EDD system is such a mess rn. I've been waiting for my disability payments for MONTHS. It's like they don't even care that people are struggling to pay bills. 馃槶

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Aaliyah Jackson

Preach! 馃檶 The whole system needs an overhaul. It's not equipped to handle the volume of claims they're getting.

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KylieRose

Have you tried reaching out to your local representative? Sometimes they can help push things along.

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Miguel Hern谩ndez

Here's what I've learned from my experience with PPL claims: 1. Double-check all your paperwork. Make sure you didn't miss any signatures or dates. 2. If you haven't already, create an online account and check your claim status regularly. 3. Keep a log of all your calls and attempts to contact EDD. 4. Consider reaching out to your employer to make sure they submitted their part correctly. 5. As a last resort, contact your local state representative. They often have liaisons who can help with EDD issues. Remember, persistence is key. Don't give up! The system is overwhelmed, but keep pushing and you'll get your payment eventually.

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Lena Kowalski

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely go through all these steps. Really appreciate it!

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Sasha Ivanov

This should be pinned at the top of the sub. Super helpful info!

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Liam Murphy

anyone else feel like were living in a black mirror episode? 馃ぁ government systems failing, people cant get their money, and were all just here commiserating on reddit. what a time to be alive lmao

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Amara Okafor

LOL too real. Maybe we should start our own country with a functioning benefits system 馃槀

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CaptainAwesome

Nah, in Black Mirror the tech at least works. This is more like a Kafka novel 馃摎馃悰

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Yuki Tanaka

Hey OP, how long ago did you submit your paperwork? I've heard they're really backed up right now due to all the claims from the pandemic.

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Lena Kowalski

It's been about 6 weeks now. I know they're swamped, but it's getting really tough to manage without the payment.

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Yuki Tanaka

Oof, that's rough. Hang in there. Have you considered applying for any emergency assistance programs in the meantime?

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Esmeralda G贸mez

Pro tip: if you fax your documents instead of mailing them, it can speed up the process. I know it sounds like we're back in the 90s, but it worked for me!

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Klaus Schmidt

Wait, fax machines still exist? 馃槀 But seriously, good to know!

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Aisha Patel

Can confirm. Faxing is like a secret backdoor to the EDD. It's wild that it works, but it does!

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