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i went thru this whole process last yr and everything worked out fine but then I got a RANDOM overpayment notice 6 months later saying I wasnt eligible and had to pay back $4200!!!! Been fighting it ever since. Make sure u document EVERYTHING and save all ur paperwork forever. The EDD is a nightmare agency.
Oh no, that sounds awful! Do you know why they said you weren't eligible after already approving and paying you?
they claimed i didnt provide sufficient medical evidence even tho my moms doctor filled out all the required forms!!! its a mess - ive appealed twice and am waiting for hearing date. just warning u to keep ALL paperwork.
UPDATE: I was able to log into my old EDD account and start my PFL application! For anyone who finds this thread later - yes, you use the same account for unemployment, disability and paid family leave. My dad's doctor was amazing and completed their portion within 24 hours. The online system was actually easier to navigate than I expected. Now I'm just waiting for the claim to be processed. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!
Great news! The waiting period is usually the hardest part. If you don't see any updates after 10-14 days, that's when I'd recommend calling. Wishing your dad a smooth recovery!
Fantastic! Glad you were able to get everything submitted smoothly. Don't forget to certify for benefits every two weeks once your claim is approved - many people miss this step and it delays their payments.
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To answer your follow-up question about employer verification - EDD does contact the employer directly, but sometimes employers don't respond promptly. Your husband can call his HR department to verify they received and responded to EDD's request. This is often the biggest cause of delays with PFL claims.
Update: Just wanted to let everyone know that my husband's claim was FINALLY approved yesterday (so it took exactly 22 days). The status changed to approved on his EDD account, and we got an email notification too. Thanks for all the helpful advice! Now we're just waiting for the payment to come through.
Great news! The payment should arrive within 2-3 business days if direct deposit is set up. Enjoy this special bonding time with your new baby!
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To provide you with the specific regulation: California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 11087(e)(1) addresses the calculation of the 12-month period for CFRA eligibility: "The 12-month period during which an employee may take CFRA leave shall be calculated by the employer as...the 12-month period measured forward from the date an employee's first CFRA leave begins." This language confirms that when multiple leaves are connected (like disability leading to baby bonding), the eligibility determination point is fixed at the beginning of the first leave. Print this regulation and bring it to your HR department. Also note that California's Civil Rights Department has a helpline (800-884-1684) where you can get free guidance on your specific situation that you can reference when speaking with your employer.
This is EXACTLY what I needed! Thank you so much for finding the specific regulation. I'm going to call that helpline tomorrow and bring all this information to my HR meeting on Friday. I feel so much more confident now knowing I'm right about this.
I had my baby last year and its so confusing the way everything works in California!!! I thought PFL and CFRA were the same thing but they're totally different right? And then theres SDI too? Why do they make this all so complicated for new parents????
You're right that it's confusing! Quick clarification: SDI (State Disability Insurance) provides wage replacement during pregnancy disability. PFL (Paid Family Leave) provides wage replacement during baby bonding. CFRA (California Family Rights Act) provides job protection during baby bonding. So you need CFRA for job protection, and PFL for payment during that time. They work together but are administered by different agencies.
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just wondering how ur pregnancy leave was? i'm due in 3 months and nervous about the whole process. was the mail claim easy? did u have any complications with payment?
thx for sharing! that makes me feel better. did u get the debit card or direct deposit?
I got the debit card - it arrived about a week before my first payment. I just transfer the money to my regular bank account each time. Also, make sure you keep the card even after pregnancy disability ends because they'll use the same card for PFL payments!
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Update: I finally got through to EDD this morning. They were using my income from a different employer that I haven't worked for since 2023! The agent fixed it and recalculated my benefit - should be getting $1,240/week which is a HUGE difference. Thanks everyone for the advice. They're sending an adjusted payment within 7-10 days.
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Emma Wilson
•That's awesome! Glad you got it sorted out. My wife and I went through something similar with her maternity leave last year. The EDD system is so confusing and error-prone. Make sure you keep all the documentation in case there are any issues with the back payments.
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Javier Mendoza
btw for anyone else reading this thread, when ur taking care of a family member with PFL make sure u get the right medical certification form filled out correctly!! my doctor didnt check the right box for care duration and my initial claim was denied. had to resubmit everything and lost 3 weeks of benefits during the appeal process
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