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PFL claim resubmitted a month ago, no updates. Anyone else experiencing long delays?

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. I resubmitted my paid family leave claim about a month ago, and I haven't heard a peep from them since. It's been radio silence for weeks now. Anyone else dealing with this kind of delay? I'm starting to get worried and could really use some advice or insight from folks who've been through this before.

Dylan Mitchell

Ugh, I feel your pain! I went through something similar last year. It took them almost 2 months to get back to me after I resubmitted my claim. The waiting game is brutal 😫

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Sofia Gutierrez

2 months?! That's insane. Did you do anything to speed up the process?

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Dylan Mitchell

Honestly, I just kept calling and bugging them. It was exhausting, but it eventually paid off. Squeaky wheel gets the grease and all that πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

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Dmitry Petrov

I've heard horror stories of ppl waiting even longer. The system is so broken rn 😀

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StarSurfer

Have you tried calling them directly? Sometimes you gotta be proactive and chase them down for updates. It sucks, but it might help move things along.

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Fatima Al-Maktoum

I've tried calling a few times, but I always get stuck on hold forever. It's so frustrating!

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Ava Martinez

Pro tip: call right when they open. You might have better luck getting through.

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Miguel Castro

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone without waiting forever. 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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM

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Zainab Abdulrahman

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

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Miguel Castro

Yeah, it actually does! I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.

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Connor Byrne

Idk man, paying to talk to a government agency feels wrong. Shouldn't this be free?

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Miguel Castro

I get where you're coming from, but for me, time is money. I'd rather pay $20 than waste a whole day on hold πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

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Yara Elias

Here's what I've learned from dealing with PFL claims: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of all your calls, emails, and submissions. 2. Be persistent. Call regularly for updates. 3. Check your online account daily for any changes or messages. 4. If possible, submit any additional documentation they might need, even if they haven't asked for it yet. 5. Reach out to your local representative's office. They can sometimes help expedite things. 6. Join Facebook groups or forums dedicated to PFL claims. You might get insider tips. 7. If all else fails, consider filing a complaint with the state labor board. Hang in there, OP. The system is slow, but it does work... eventually.

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Fatima Al-Maktoum

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely start implementing these steps. Really appreciate you taking the time to write all this out πŸ™

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QuantumQuasar

This is gold πŸ’― Saving this for future reference!

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Keisha Jackson

have u checked ur spam folder? sometimes their emails end up there lol

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Paolo Moretti

I'm in the exact same boat rn. Resubmitted my claim 6 weeks ago and crickets since then. This whole process is a joke 🀑

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Fatima Al-Maktoum

Oof, 6 weeks? That's rough. Hope you hear back soon!

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Paolo Moretti

Thanks, you too! Let's hope we both get some good news soon 🀞

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Amina Diop

Not to be that guy, but did you make sure you filled out everything correctly? I had to resubmit twice because I missed a tiny detail on the form πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ

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Fatima Al-Maktoum

Yeah, I triple-checked everything before submitting. Pretty sure it's all correct, but who knows with these forms πŸ˜…

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Oliver Weber

Unpopular opinion: maybe we should all just camp outside their office until they process our claims. Who's with me? β›ΊοΈβœŠ

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Natasha Romanova

lmao im down. ill bring the smores πŸ”₯

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NebulaNinja

Careful, they might process that as a new claim and make us wait another month πŸ˜‚

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