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!