EDD denied my paid family leave claim without explanation - what now?

I found a way to solve EDD paid leave claim denial, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbouydoXkVA

Ugh, I'm in the same boat. It's so frustrating! Have you tried calling the EDD? I've been trying for days but can't get through.

I've been through this before. Here's what you need to do: 1. Check your online account for any messages or requests for additional information. 2. Make sure all your documentation was submitted correctly and on time. 3. If everything looks good on your end, request a written explanation for the denial. 4. Once you have the reason, you can file an appeal within 30 days of the denial notice. 5. Gather any additional evidence that supports your claim. 6. Consider getting help from a legal aid organization if you're not confident in handling the appeal yourself. Don't give up! Sometimes it's just a simple misunderstanding or paperwork issue. Good luck!

have you checked ur spam folder? sometimes edd emails end up there and you miss important deadlines 🤔

The whole system is broken af. I've been dealing with EDD for months and it's a nightmare. They denied me too, turns out they had my SSN wrong by one digit. Double-check everything!

Has anyone tried contacting their state representative? I've heard they can sometimes help push things through with EDD.

Pro tip: if you're gonna appeal, get everything in writing. Phone calls are useless cuz theres no record. Email or fax everything and keep copies!

Anybody else notice that EDD seems to deny first and ask questions later? It's like they hope people will just give up and not appeal. 🙄

Hey OP, what reason did they give for the denial? Might help us give more specific advice.

reminder: EDD has been updating their systems lately. make sure ur using the most recent forms and following the latest guidelines. they change stuff without telling anyone smh

Not to be that guy, but have you checked if you actually qualify for paid family leave? There are specific criteria and required documentation. Might be worth reviewing the basics just in case.

I went through this exact same situation last year! The "does not meet eligibility requirements" denial is super common and usually means there's a documentation issue or they need clarification on something. Here's what worked for me: 1. Request your complete case file from EDD - this will show you exactly what they reviewed 2. Check if your doctor's certification form was filled out completely (missing signatures or incomplete sections are common causes) 3. Make sure your employment history matches what's in their system 4. File the appeal ASAP - don't wait the full 30 days The appeal process actually worked out better for me because I got to present all my documentation properly with explanations. Took about 6 weeks total but I eventually got approved retroactively. Don't give up - the system is frustrating but persistence pays off!