Does my partner still qualify for CA PFL after being let go? Need advice ASAP!

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I think he might still be eligible! From what I know, as long as he meets the requirements, he should be able to apply. Have him check the EDD website and look for the Paid Family Leave option. It's separate from regular disability insurance.

Ugh, the EDD is such a nightmare to deal with. Good luck getting through to anyone there 🙄

I went thru this last year. Your partner should still qualify if he meets the work and earnings requirements. The tricky part is that he needs to have earned enough in the base period, which is like the 5-18 months before the claim starts. Also, being let go shouldn't affect PFL eligibility, since its not the same as quitting.

Has anyone else noticed how the rules for this stuff seem to change every other week? 🤔 I swear, keeping up with EDD is a full-time job itself!

Here's what I know about Paid Family Leave (PFL) in California: • PFL provides up to 8 weeks of partial wage replacement benefits. • You don't have to be currently employed to claim PFL. • There's a 7-day unpaid waiting period before benefits start. • You need to have earned at least $300 in wages that were subject to SDI deductions during your base period. • The base period is the 5 to 18 months before your claim begins. • Being let go doesn't disqualify you, as long as you meet other requirements. • You can apply online through the EDD website or by mail. • You'll need to provide medical documentation for bonding with a new child. • Benefits are about 60-70% of your highest quarterly earnings during the base period. • PFL is funded through employee payroll deductions, not by employers. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

man, i wish other states had benefits like cali. yall are lucky fr 😭

Not to be that guy, but have you tried calling your local assemblymember's office? They can sometimes help push things through with EDD faster.

Protip: document EVERYTHING. Save all emails, take screenshots, write down who you talked to and when. The system is a mess and you might need to prove stuff later.

idk about anyone else but im so tired of jumping through hoops just to get whats owed to us. the whole systems broken af