PFL nightmare: Can't report wages, no forms received, phone lines always busy. Help!

I found a way to solve PFL wage reporting difficulties, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5iqdSEpt1Q

Ugh, PFL is such a nightmare to deal with. I swear they make it difficult on purpose 🙄 Have you tried faxing them? Sometimes old school methods work when their phone lines are jammed.

I feel your pain, OP. I was in the same boat last year. What finally worked for me was emailing them every single day until someone responded. It took about two weeks of persistence, but I finally got through. Here's the email I used: pfl@yourstate.gov

Have you tried going to their office in person? Sometimes face-to-face is the only way to get things done with these bureaucratic nightmares.

I found a method that actually works to 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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM

Listen up, because I've been through this rodeo before and I'm gonna break it down for you: 1. Document everything. Every call, every email, every piece of mail. You'll need this paper trail. 2. If you can't get through on the phone, try their social media. Sometimes they're more responsive there. 3. Contact your local state representative. They often have liaisons who can cut through red tape. 4. Look for any online portals where you can submit wage information. Sometimes these exist but aren't well-advertised. 5. If all else fails, send a certified letter with your wage information. This creates a legal record of your attempt to report. Remember, persistence is key. Don't let them wear you down. You've got this! 💪

have u tried turning it off and on again? 🤣🤣🤣 jk jk. but srsly, PFL needs to get its act together. its 2023 ffs, why is it so hard to report stuff online?

I'm sorry you're dealing with this. The system is so broken. I ended up having to hire a lawyer to deal with PFL when they messed up my claim. It sucks, but sometimes that's what it takes to get them to take you seriously.

Hey, former PFL employee here. The system is a mess from the inside too, trust me. Here's a pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. That's usually when the wait times are shortest. And always ask for a reference number for your call, it helps if you need to follow up later.

Plot twist: the forms were inside us all along 🤯 But for real, hang in there OP. Bureaucracy is a beast, but you'll slay it eventually!