PFL claim filed in September, still no update. Called EDD, no help. What to do?

Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been waiting since August for mine. The system is so broken 🤦‍♂️ Have you tried contacting your local representative? I've heard that can sometimes help speed things up.

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

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update the status there before they actually contact you. Worth a shot if you haven't already!

lol welcome to the club 🙃 I've been waiting since July and at this point I'm pretty sure they've just forgotten about me. The whole system is a joke.

Here's what worked for me after months of waiting: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of all your calls, emails, and online account updates. 2. Be persistent. Call every week if you have to. 3. Use the magic words "financial hardship" when you talk to them. It can sometimes get your claim flagged for expedited processing. 4. If all else fails, contact your state representative or senator. They often have staff dedicated to helping with these issues. 5. Consider filing a formal complaint with the department if it's been an unreasonable amount of time. Hang in there, OP. The system sucks, but don't give up!

Have you tried faxing your documents? I know it sounds ridiculous in 2023, but I swear it got my claim moving when nothing else worked.