PFL claim verification nightmare - can't reach anyone on phone, help!
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle with my paid family leave claim. I got a call from the agency saying they needed to verify some info, but I missed it cause I was at work. Now I can't get through to them no matter how many times I call. The line is always jammed. They want to confirm I haven't gone back to work at either of my jobs (yeah, I've got two). Anyone else dealing with this? Any tips on how to actually reach a human being there?
28 comments

Kaitlyn Otto
Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been trying to get through to them for weeks. It's like they don't want us to actually use the benefits we're entitled to. Have you tried calling right when they open? I've heard that can sometimes work.
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Kristian Bishop
AuthorYeah, I've tried that a few times. No luck so far. It's so frustrating!
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Axel Far
Pro tip: call 2 minutes before they open. Sometimes you can get in the queue early that way.
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Kaitlyn Otto
Oh snap, that's clever! Gonna try that tomorrow, thx for the tip! š
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Jasmine Hernandez
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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Luis Johnson
Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?
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Ellie Kim
20 bucks? That's highway robbery! The government should make it easier to reach them without having to pay extra.
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Jasmine Hernandez
I get the skepticism, but it seriously worked for me. After weeks of trying, I finally got through. Worth every penny imho.
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Fiona Sand
How long did you have to wait with this service?
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Jasmine Hernandez
It took about 2 hours total, but I didn't have to sit there listening to hold music. They called me when an agent was on the line.
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Mohammad Khaled
Here's what I've learned from dealing with the PFL folks: ⢠Call early in the morning, like right when they open ⢠If you get a busy signal, hang up and immediately redial ⢠Keep detailed notes of every call attempt (date, time, result) ⢠If you have access to multiple phones, try calling from different numbers ⢠Check their website for any online options to verify info ⢠Consider reaching out to your local representative for help It's a pain, but persistence is key. Don't give up!
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Kristian Bishop
AuthorWow, thanks for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try some of these strategies.
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Alina Rosenthal
This is gold šÆ Saving this for later, thx!
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Finnegan Gunn
have u tried faxing them? i know it sounds like were back in 1995 lol but sometimes that works when nothing else does
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Miguel Harvey
I'm in the exact same boat! Two jobs, can't get through on the phone. It's maddening. Let me know if you figure out a solution!
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Kristian Bishop
AuthorWill do! Fingers crossed one of us cracks the code soon š¤
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Ashley Simian
Plot twist: what if we all show up at their office? They can't ignore us then! š
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Oliver Cheng
Lmao imagine the look on their faces š
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Taylor To
Don't tempt me, I'm desperate enough to try anything at this point!
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Ella Cofer
This is why the system is broken. They make it so hard to access benefits that people just give up. It's probably by design tbh.
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Kevin Bell
Preach! š It's like they're hoping we'll just go away
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Savannah Glover
Have you tried reaching out to them on social media? Sometimes public shaming works wonders š
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Felix Grigori
Ive been dealing with this for 3 months now. its a nightmare. i feel like im gonna lose my mind if i hear that hold music one more time
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Felicity Bud
3 months?! That's insane. I'm so sorry you're going through that.
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Felix Grigori
thanks. yeah its been rough. dont know how much longer i can keep this up
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Max Reyes
Pro tip: if you have a friend who speaks another language, try calling the non-English line. Sometimes those have shorter wait times.
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Mikayla Davison
Isn't that kinda unethical tho?
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Max Reyes
desperate times call for desperate measures my friend
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