Just to clarify something important - your daughter won't lose any money by doing this correction. The total maximum benefits remain the same, it's just that disability benefits for recovery from childbirth need to come before baby bonding benefits. In fact, for a c-section, the SDI disability rate might be slightly higher than PFL depending on her income, so fixing this could actually benefit her financially. Also, she should be able to backdate the disability claim to her delivery date. Make sure she indicates June 3rd as the date of disability (date of birth/c-section) on her forms.

I went through something very similar when my son was born 4 weeks early last year. The stress of figuring out the right forms while dealing with a NICU stay and recovery from an emergency c-section was overwhelming. What really helped me was having my husband handle all the EDD calls while I focused on recovering and bonding with our baby. If your daughter is still in those early weeks, maybe you could offer to make the calls for her? EDD representatives are usually willing to speak with family members about the situation, especially when there's a new baby involved. Also, don't let her stress too much - I've seen this exact scenario play out successfully for several other moms in my new parent group. EDD deals with this mix-up constantly and they have processes in place to fix it.

congrats on getting thru! my sister had the same problem last year. They never tell you that your claim has an issue - they just let it sit there forever! so frustrating. hope u get ur money soon!

FINAL UPDATE: My claim was approved and I received payment yesterday! It included all back benefits from my disability start date. Such a huge relief. Now I just need to submit my baby bonding (PFL) application and hope that process goes more smoothly. Thanks again to everyone for the advice and support!

To summarize what everyone has said: 1) Your PFL will continue - it's based on past earnings/contributions 2) You can file for UI after PFL ends 3) Document everything about the termination 4) Contact CRD (formerly DFEH) about potential CFRA violation 5) Consider consulting with an employment attorney I'd also recommend filing for unemployment immediately after your PFL ends (you can actually apply slightly before it ends). The first week is a waiting period anyway (no benefits), so you want to get that process started as soon as possible.

I'm so sorry this happened to you! What a horrible way to treat a new mom. Just wanted to add one more thing that might help - when you do get through to EDD, ask them to put notes in your file about the employment status change. Sometimes different departments don't communicate well, and having it documented that you were terminated while on approved PFL can prevent issues later. Also, if your company offers any severance (even though they probably won't given the circumstances), be careful about signing anything that waives your right to file complaints. A lot of severance agreements include language that prevents you from pursuing legal action. Don't sign anything without having an attorney review it first! You're doing the right thing by fighting this. Companies need to know they can't just dump employees for using their legally protected benefits. Hang in there mama! 💪

Based on everything in this thread, you should definitely call EDD ASAP about that gap between your SDI and PFL. That's not normal and you could be missing out on benefits. When I called about my issue, the rep was able to fix the dates and issue backpay for the missing weeks. Don't wait on this one - the longer you wait, the harder it can be to get retroactive benefits approved.

Good luck with your call tomorrow! Just wanted to add - when you call, have your SSN, claim number (if you have one), and the exact dates of your SDI claim ready. They'll ask for all of this upfront. Also, if the first rep can't help with the date issue, politely ask to speak to a supervisor or specialist who handles SDI-to-PFL transitions. Sometimes the first-level reps don't have access to make those kinds of adjustments. And definitely get that claim number for your call like StarGazer101 mentioned - it's your proof that you contacted them about the issue. Hope you get those missing weeks sorted out!

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Have you tried submitting a new claim? I know it sounds counterintuitive, but sometimes their system glitches and "loses" claims. A friend of mine had the same issue - submitted in January, nothing for months, then submitted a fresh claim in April and suddenly both claims showed up and got processed within 2 weeks. Might be worth a shot while you're also trying the other suggestions here. Make sure to mention in any correspondence that this is a resubmission due to the original claim disappearing from their system.