One more important thing - if you don't receive your 1099-G by mid-February, you can request a duplicate through your EDD online account or by calling EDD directly. Don't wait until the last minute before tax filing deadline to realize you're missing this document. Also, keep in mind that if you received more than $10 in interest from your bank or financial institutions, you'll get a 1099-INT from them as well. New parents often have a more complicated tax situation with childcare credits and dependent deductions, so it's good to gather all your documents early.

Welcome to the confusing world of EDD taxes! 😅 As a fellow new parent, I can tell you that yes, you'll definitely get that 1099-G form. Just went through this myself last year. One tip that saved me - when you get the form, double-check the amount against your benefit payment history in your EDD account. I found a small discrepancy on mine and had to get it corrected. Also, since you're a first-time parent, don't forget about the Child Tax Credit - it can help offset some of those federal taxes you'll owe on the EDD benefits. The whole system feels overwhelming at first but you've got this! And congrats on your little one! 🍼

CONGRATS on finally getting paid!!! Just a quick thing to add - make sure you keep certifying for your benefits even while you're waiting for the issue to be resolved. I made the mistake of thinking "what's the point of certifying if they're not paying me anyway" and it created a whole new mess to fix. The EDD system is seriously the most frustrating thing ever when you're already dealing with a newborn!!!

This is such valuable information! I'm currently 8 weeks into waiting for my PFL claim to process and I was starting to lose hope. My baby is already 3 months old and we've been struggling financially without these benefits. I had no idea that contacting my Assembly member was even an option - I thought politicians only dealt with like... laws and stuff, not individual cases like this. Quick question - when you filled out their casework form, did you have to provide a lot of documentation or was it pretty straightforward? I have all my EDD paperwork saved but I'm not sure what they'd need to see. Also, did they ask you to try other steps first or were they willing to jump right in and help? Thank you so much for sharing this success story - it's giving me hope that there's actually a light at the end of this tunnel!

One more thing to clarify - are you filling out DE2501 (disability claim) for pregnancy disability leave, or DE2508 (PFL) for baby bonding? The integration of employer pay works a bit differently for each one. For pregnancy disability, the supplemental pay is more straightforward than for PFL in my experience.

I just went through this process a few months ago and had the same confusion! I ended up calling my HR department to ask what they officially called it, and they said "Salary Differential Pay." That's what I put on my DE2501 form and it was approved without any issues. One thing I wish someone had told me earlier - make sure to get in writing from HR exactly how much they'll be paying and when, because you'll need those details for your bi-weekly certifications later. Also, ask them if they report this payment directly to EDD or if you need to report it yourself. Good luck with your claim!

UPDATE: I was able to get through to an EDD rep this morning after trying the contact form and waiting 3 days with no response. They confirmed I needed to request the date change by phone. The rep updated my return-to-work date from 3/15 to 3/22 while I was on the call. She said I should see the additional week's payment in 3-5 business days! So relieved this worked out. Thanks everyone for your help!

That's such great news! I'm so glad you were able to get through and get it resolved quickly. This thread is going to be super helpful for other parents who run into the same issue. Thanks for posting the update - it gives hope that EDD can actually be reasonable when you reach the right person!

Quick question for the OP - how long ago did you submit your claim? Might help to know so we can give you a better idea of what to expect.

Hey! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now. One thing that helped me was setting up text alerts through the EDD website if you haven't already - they'll send you updates when there's any change to your claim status. Also, if you have a doctor involved in your claim, sometimes they can provide updates on whether EDD has requested additional medical documentation. I know the waiting is stressful, but hang in there! The system is slow but it does work eventually. Keep all your confirmation numbers and reference materials handy for when you do get through to someone.