Reporting multiple W2 jobs on EDD SDI pregnancy claim - will both count for qualification?

yes u need to list both jobs on ur application! they combine all ur wages when calculating ur benefit amount. thats what i did when i was pregnant last yr and had my retail job + my online side gig

You absolutely need to list all employment on your SDI application. The EDD will combine all your wages from covered employment when determining your eligibility and calculating your weekly benefit amount (WBA). Since you've paid over $300 in SDI contributions combined, that should be reflected in your base period earnings. What matters is your total earnings during your base period (typically 5-18 months before your claim), not how those earnings were distributed among employers. Make sure to have your employer information ready (names, addresses, phone numbers) when completing your application.

I went through this EXACT situation last year!!! List BOTH jobs on your application. Your doctor only needs to fill out ONE medical certification form (DE 2501) that covers both jobs. Make sure you tell your doctor about both jobs though, especially if there are different physical requirements. Here's what I did wrong and you should avoid: I initially only listed my main job because I thought my second job was too small to matter. BIG MISTAKE!! My claim got delayed for weeks while they investigated, and I had to submit additional documentation. Just be upfront about everything from the start!

When I filed my disability claim last year for surgery, I had a similar situation with multiple jobs. Let me tell you, the EDD phone lines were impossible to get through when I had questions! I eventually used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an agent in about 10 minutes - they have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd The agent confirmed that yes, you absolutely should list ALL employment on your SDI application. They'll look at your total wages during your base period when calculating your benefit amount. So those contributions from both jobs will count toward your eligibility.

maybe a stupid question but do u get paid disability from both jobs separately? or they just add it all together for one payment? confused how this works

THE SYSTEM IS SO CONFUSING!!! I had 3 part time jobs when I filed for pregnancy disability last year and it was a NIGHTMARE!! EDD kept sending me letters saying they needed more info, then diff letters saying they didn't. THEN they calculated my benefit amount wrong at first!!! Had to call like 40 times before someone fixed it. DEFINITELY list all your jobs but KEEP COPIES OF EVERYTHING and check your benefit calculation when u get it!!! They mess up ALL THE TIME with multiple jobs!!!!

Just went through pregnancy disability last month and I also had two jobs. Make sure you tell your doctor about BOTH jobs when they're filling out your medical certification. My doctor only put restrictions based on my main job (office work) but didn't address my weekend job (retail) which caused confusion. The EDD ended up calling my doctor's office for clarification which delayed my claim processing.

One more important thing! When you're entering your last day worked for each employer on the SDI application, they might be different dates if you stop working at different times. Be super accurate with these dates - I messed mine up and it caused all kinds of headaches with my claim!

To summarize what everyone has said: 1. List ALL employment on your SDI application 2. Make sure your doctor knows about both jobs when completing your medical certification 3. Be accurate with your last day worked for each employer 4. Your benefit amount will be based on your combined wages 5. You'll receive one payment, not separate payments for each job Your base period wages determine both your eligibility and benefit amount. Since you've contributed over $300 in SDI taxes across both jobs, those contributions will count toward meeting the minimum threshold. Just make sure all your employment information is accurate to avoid delays.

I just wanted to add one more tip from my experience - when you're gathering all your employment information, make sure you have your W-2s or pay stubs from both jobs handy. The EDD might ask for wage verification, especially with multiple employers. Also, if either of your jobs is through a temp agency or staffing company, make sure you list the actual staffing company as the employer, not the client company where you worked. This tripped me up initially and caused some confusion with my claim. Good luck with your pregnancy and disability claim!

I'm in a very similar situation! I have two part-time W2 jobs and am planning to file for pregnancy disability later this year. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful - I had no idea about some of these details like making sure my doctor knows about both jobs when filling out the medical certification. One question I haven't seen addressed yet - does anyone know if there are any issues if one of your jobs is significantly smaller than the other in terms of hours/wages? Like if 80% of my income comes from one job and only 20% from the other, do I still need to treat them equally on the application? I'm worried about overcomplicating things but obviously want to be thorough and honest. Also, for those who had multiple jobs, did you end up taking leave from both at the same time, or were you able to continue working one while on disability from the other? I'm wondering about the logistics of that.

I'm currently pregnant and have been following this thread closely since I'm in a similar situation with multiple part-time jobs. One thing I wanted to add that I learned from my HR department - make sure you understand each employer's individual leave policies too! While the EDD will handle your state disability benefits, your employers might have different requirements for job protection under FMLA or CFRA. My main job offers 12 weeks of job-protected leave, but my smaller part-time job doesn't qualify me for FMLA since I haven't worked there long enough. So even though EDD will calculate my benefits based on both jobs' wages, I might only have guaranteed job protection at one of them. Just something to keep in mind when planning your leave timing! Also, has anyone dealt with different pay schedules between jobs? One of mine pays weekly and the other bi-weekly, so I'm wondering if that affects anything with the disability claim timing.

This thread has been incredibly informative! I'm currently 12 weeks pregnant with my first baby and have been stressing about this exact situation. I work one main job at a medical office (32 hours/week) and also do bookkeeping for a small business on weekends (about 10 hours/week). Reading everyone's experiences has really helped clarify the process. I'm definitely going to make sure I have all my employment details organized before I apply - employer contact info, exact start dates, and pay stubs from both jobs. The tip about keeping copies of everything is noted! One follow-up question - for those who successfully navigated multiple job claims, approximately how long did the whole process take from application to receiving your first benefit payment? I want to plan my finances accordingly since I know there can be delays, especially with more complex situations like ours. Also, @Dananyl Lear, when you mentioned giving 30 days notice to both employers, did you coordinate the timing so your leave started on the same date for both jobs, or did you handle them separately based on each job's requirements?

As someone who went through this process with multiple jobs about 6 months ago, I can share some specific timing insights! From application to first payment took about 3-4 weeks for me, but that was because I was super organized upfront - I had all employer info, pay stubs, and documentation ready to go. The key thing that sped up my process was being proactive about potential issues. I actually called EDD right after submitting my application to confirm they had everything they needed rather than waiting for them to contact me if something was missing. This probably saved me weeks of back-and-forth. Regarding leave coordination between jobs - I ended up starting leave on the same date for both positions even though it wasn't strictly necessary. It just made everything cleaner from a documentation standpoint. My doctor was able to write one clear start date for disability on the medical certification, and it eliminated any confusion about partial work capability. One tip I haven't seen mentioned yet: if possible, try to time your application so it's not during EDD's busy periods (like around holidays). I filed in February and felt like I got much faster service than friends who filed during busier times. Budget for at least 6-8 weeks without income just to be safe, especially since there's the 7-day waiting period before benefits begin even after approval.

I'm also dealing with multiple jobs and pregnancy disability! Currently 16 weeks pregnant and working two part-time positions - one at a daycare center and another doing administrative work from home. This thread has been SO helpful because I was completely confused about how to handle the dual employment situation. The advice about being super organized upfront really resonates with me. I've already started gathering all my employment documentation, pay stubs, and employer contact information. One thing I'm wondering about that I haven't seen discussed much - has anyone dealt with jobs that have very different physical requirements? My daycare job involves lifting kids and being on my feet all day, while my admin job is completely sedentary. I'm wondering if this will complicate the medical certification process since my doctor might clear me for one type of work but not the other. Also, for those who mentioned the 7-day waiting period - does that start from when you stop working or when your claim gets approved? I want to make sure I'm planning my finances correctly since coordinating leave from two different employers is already complex enough without worrying about benefit timing!

This is such a comprehensive discussion! As someone who just started the process with two part-time jobs, I wanted to add that it's also helpful to check if either of your employers offers Short Term Disability (STD) benefits that might supplement your state benefits. My main employer has an STD plan that coordinates with EDD disability payments, but my second job doesn't. The HR department at my main job explained that I need to apply for both programs separately, but the STD benefit will be reduced by whatever I receive from EDD to avoid "double dipping." It's worth checking with both employers to see if they have any supplemental disability benefits you might be eligible for - could help with that financial gap everyone's mentioned while waiting for benefits to start!