How do I talk to someone at EDD for PFL?
Here is how to reach a human: Call the EDD Paid Family Leave number at 877-238-4373. Press ‘1’ for “benefit information.” Follow the prompts to enter your SSN, zip code, date of birth, and weekly benefit amount.
How do I get a live person on the phone at EDD?
To contact a DI representative, use the DI Automated Phone Information System: English: 1-800-480-3287. Spanish: 1-866-658-8846. California Relay Service (711): Provide the DI number (1-800-480-3287) to the operator.
How do I check my PFL status?
You can also contact the Department of Labor at 1-866-487-2365 or the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing at 1-800-884-1684.
Is there a waiting period for PFL in California?
There is no waiting period. Payment begins the first day of leave. You pay into the State Disability Insurance (SDI) program. It is not government assistance.
Is PFL paid weekly or biweekly California?
You generally get your first benefit payment within two weeks of filing your claim and you’ll get payments every two weeks until your benefit period is over.
How do I contact EDD about pending payment?
To verify that it is the EDD calling you, the department said you should “see a caller ID that will show “St of CA EDD” or the UI Customer Service number 1-800-300-5616 during business hours. The representative calling will know the claimant’s EDD Customer Account Number.”
How long does it take for EDD to approve Paid Family Leave?
within 14 days
Once a properly completed claim application is received, the EDD usually determines eligibility within 14 days.
How long does it take to process Paid Family Leave California?
The EDD makes every effort to process your Paid Family Leave (PFL) payment within 14 days of receiving your complete initial claim. Your employer may require that you use up to two weeks of vacation leave or paid time off (PTO) prior to receiving Paid Family Leave benefits.
How long is CA PFL 2021?
eight weeks
PFL provides up to eight weeks of benefits to people who take time off work to care for a seriously ill family member or to bond with a new child. Beginning January 1, 2021, PFL will expand by adding a new claim type called Military Assist.
What do I do if my EDD payment is pending?
If you have a Pending status for any weeks on your UI OnlineSM Claim History, we may need to determine your eligibility or verify your identify. If we need to verify your identity, you’ll receive a notice to provide additional documentation. For more information, visit Respond to Your Request for Identity Verification.
Why is my EDD payment pending for so long?
This pending status occurs for many reasons, such as a claimant’s answer to a biweekly certification question that triggered the need for an eligibility interview. “We know many claimants who cleared fraud filters and verified identity have been waiting too long for payment,” said EDD Director Rita Saenz.
Can Paid Family Leave be retroactive?
Under the regulations, retroactive designation is permitted if an employer fails to timely designate leave as FMLA leave (and notify the employee of the designation).
Can PFL be extended?
Another option is to extend your claim through a verbal certification by calling 1-877-238-4373 if you have not returned to work or had a break in certification from your current bonding period. For PFL military assist claims, if you wish to extend your claim, you may order another DE 2501F.
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