When to submit PFL application? Before or after leave starts?
Hey everyone, I'm planning to apply for paid family leave soon and I'm not sure about the timing. When should I submit my application? Is it better to do it before I start my leave or after? Any advice would be really appreciated!
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve paid family leave application timing, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6swobnbA7Q
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Andre Laurent
Submit it ASAP after your first day of leave! Don't wait around, the sooner you get it in, the faster you'll get your benefits. Trust me, I learned this the hard way š
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AstroAce
This is the way. I waited a week and regretted it. Every day counts when ur waiting for that $$$
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Zoe Kyriakidou
But what if you know your leave date in advance? Can't you submit it before?
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Andre Laurent
Nah, they want the actual start date on the form. If you submit early, they might reject it or make you reapply. Not worth the hassle imo
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Jamal Brown
Here's a detailed breakdown of the process: ā¢ You can't submit before your leave starts ā¢ First day of leave = first day you can apply ā¢ Gather all your docs beforehand (medical certification, etc.) ā¢ Apply online if possible - it's faster ā¢ Double-check everything before submitting ā¢ Keep copies of EVERYTHING ā¢ Follow up if you don't hear back within 2 weeks Remember, benefits aren't retroactive to your leave start date, only to your application date. So don't procrastinate! Hope this helps, and good luck with your leave!
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Mei Zhang
This is gold šÆ Wish I had this info when I applied last year!
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Carmen Diaz
Thank you so much for this detailed response! It's exactly what I needed. Quick question - do weekends count as part of the 2-week follow-up period?
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Jamal Brown
Glad it helped! And good question - typically, they mean business days, so weekends don't count. But if you hit day 10 with no response, I'd give 'em a call just to be safe.
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Liam McConnell
ugh the whole system is so broken. why cant we just submit when we know were going on leave? its not like the date changes for most people. smh š¤¦āāļø
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Amara Oluwaseyi
Has anyone had luck calling them directly? I've been trying for days and can't get through. It's so frustrating!
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CosmicCaptain
Dude, I feel you. I spent HOURS on hold last month. It's a total nightmare.
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Giovanni Rossi
I found a way 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 about it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM
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Amara Oluwaseyi
Whoa, that sounds too good to be true. Does it really work?
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Giovanni Rossi
Yeah, it does! I was skeptical at first too, but I was desperate. It saved me hours of hold time. Worth every penny imo.
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Fatima Al-Maktoum
Idk man, paying to talk to a government agency feels wrong. Shouldn't this be free?
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Giovanni Rossi
I get where you're coming from, but think about how much your time is worth. For me, not sitting on hold for 3+ hours was totally worth the $20.
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Dylan Mitchell
Anyone know if the process is different for bonding leave vs medical leave? Asking for a friend š
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Sofia Gutierrez
Pretty sure its the same process, just different forms. But don't quote me on that lol
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Dmitry Petrov
Pro tip: set a reminder on your phone for the day your leave starts so you don't forget to submit the app. I almost missed out on a week of benefits cuz I was so busy with the new baby š¤±
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Carmen Diaz
That's such a good idea! Definitely gonna do this, thanks!
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