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PFL claim still pending after weeks - what to do?
Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my paid family leave claim. It's been pending for a while now and I'm starting to get worried. Has anyone else experienced long wait times for their PFL claims to be processed? I'm not sure if I should be doing anything else or just keep waiting. Any advice would be appreciated!
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Tips for opening new EDD claim after hours cut? Need advice ASAP!
Hey everyone, I need to open a new unemployment claim because my hours got cut. Anyone have tips on what I should have ready before I call? I'm nervous about the whole process and want to make sure I don't mess anything up. Thanks in advance for any help!
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Does anyone know if gig work affects unemployment if your regular job cut your hours? I've been doing some food delivery on the side to make ends meet.
It can affect your weekly benefit amount. You have to report any income you earn, even from gig work. They'll reduce your benefit based on what you earned that week.
Oof, that's rough. But I guess some money is better than no money. Thanks for the info!
PFL claim status - Impossible to reach a real person on the phone. Any tips?
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my PFL claim status. I've been trying to get through to someone on the phone, but I keep getting an automated message saying they're busy and to try again later. Has anyone else experienced this? Any tips on how to actually reach a real person? I'm getting really frustrated here.
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Pro tip: if you can, try to find someone who speaks another language and have them call the non-English line. Sometimes those lines have shorter wait times. Just make sure they can explain your situation clearly!
I'm in the same boat, been trying for days. This whole situation is making my anxiety go through the roof. How are we supposed to survive when we can't even get basic information about our benefits? 馃槴
Hang in there! I know it's tough, but try to take care of yourself too. This stress isn't good for anyone.
EDD hung up after hours on hold - Disqualification nightmare. Help!
I was on hold with EDD for hours and then they just closed! Has anyone else experienced this? I'm trying to deal with a disqualification issue and it's so frustrating. Any advice on how to actually get through to someone?
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Ive been dealing with a disqualification for 3 months now. its soul crushing. solidarity, friend 馃挭
3 months?! Oh god, I hope mine doesn't take that long. How are you managing?
It's been rough ngl. Picked up some gig work and been leaning on family. Trying to stay positive but some days are harder than others
Need help reopening EDD claim - can't get through on phone!
Hey everyone, I need to reopen my unemployment claim but I'm having trouble getting through to someone on the phone. Has anyone had any luck recently? Any tips or tricks would be appreciated!
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Anyone else notice that the system seems to be down every other day? I swear they're doing it on purpose to reduce the number of claims...
Guys, let's not assume malice. The systems are probably just overloaded with all the claims.
Idk man, seems pretty sus to me 馃
Nia Jackson
Just a heads up, they recently updated their system and it's causing some delays. Might be why your claim is taking longer than usual.
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Mateo Hernandez
Anyone else notice how the wait times seem to get longer every year? I swear it used to be so much faster back in the day. 馃槱
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CosmicCruiser
Yep, it's definitely gotten worse. Probably budget cuts and understaffing. Classic government move 馃檮
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