As someone who just went through this process with twins (double the stress!), I want to emphasize something that saved me a lot of headaches - create a dedicated folder (physical or digital) for ALL your EDD documentation from day one. I kept everything: application confirmations, benefit notices, correspondence with employers, doctor certifications, even notes from phone calls with dates and rep names. When I had to transition from SDI to PFL, having everything organized made it so much smoother. Also, since you're working two jobs, consider reaching out to both employers' payroll departments (not just HR) to make sure they understand EDD will be requesting wage information. Sometimes payroll handles these requests separately from HR and having both departments aware can prevent delays. One more thing - if you haven't already, start familiarizing yourself with your EDD online account portal now, even before you apply. That way when you do need to check claim status or upload documents later, you're not figuring out the system while stressed about benefits. The two-job situation really isn't as complicated as it seems initially. You've got great advice in this thread already - just stay organized and communicate proactively with everyone involved!

As someone currently 32 weeks pregnant with my second baby and working two part-time jobs, I just wanted to add a quick tip that really helped me this time around (I learned the hard way with my first!). When you're gathering all your employer information, make sure to get the EXACT legal business names as they appear on your paystubs or tax documents, not just what everyone calls the company. My retail job goes by "Sarah's Boutique" but their legal name for EDD purposes was "SB Retail LLC" and using the wrong name initially caused a delay in wage verification. Also, if either of your jobs uses a third-party payroll service (like ADP or Paychex), ask your manager who EDD should contact for wage verification - sometimes it goes to the payroll company rather than your direct employer. This saved me weeks of back-and-forth during my first pregnancy! The stress you're feeling is so normal - I remember crying over EDD paperwork with my first baby because everything seemed so confusing. But honestly, once you get that first application submitted, the hardest part is over. You've got this mama!

I'm currently on PFL and my claim ends next week, so this thread is super timely for me! From what I've gathered from calling EDD (after being on hold for 2 hours 😫), they confirmed that you get paid through your actual end date as long as you certify for that final period. The rep told me the final certification becomes available usually within 24-48 hours after your current certification period ends. Since your current certification probably covers up to 10/22, you should definitely get that final form around 10/23-10/24 for the remaining period through 11/05. Just keep refreshing your UI Online account! And yeah, make sure to accurately report your return to work date on 11/03 - they're pretty good about prorating those partial periods. Hope this helps ease your budgeting stress! The waiting game with EDD is always nerve-wracking.

I went through this exact same situation with my PFL claim that ended in August! You will definitely get one more payment for those final two weeks (10/23-11/05). The key is watching your UI Online account starting around 10/23 for the final certification form to appear - it usually takes 1-3 days after your current period ends. Since you're returning to work on 11/03, make sure you report that date accurately on your final certification so you only get paid for the eligible days. The system is pretty good at calculating partial weeks as long as you're honest about your return date. One thing that helped me was taking screenshots of my certification just in case there were any issues later. The final payment processed within 2 business days after I certified. Don't worry about budgeting - that payment is definitely coming!

The whole system is broken. I swear they make it complicated on purpose to discourage people from using their benefits. Stay strong, OP!

I'm going through something similar right now - my application has been stuck for 3 weeks. One thing that helped me get some movement was sending a certified letter to both HR and my manager outlining the timeline and requesting a status update in writing. They seem to respond faster when there's a paper trail. Also, if you're in California, you might want to check if you qualify for state disability insurance (SDI) as a backup while waiting for FMLA approval. Hang in there!

when i had my baby in 2023 i got both disability and PFL too and just did my taxes. i never got any form in the mail but my tax person said its fine becuz they report it all to the IRS anyway. she just added up all the payments from my payment history in my account to get the total. u can just look at ur payment history and see all the money they sent u and add it up

UPDATE: I found my form! It was in Benefits Programs Online, not UI Online. I had to go to the homepage, scroll down to Form 1099G section, then select the tax year. Thanks everyone for your help! For anyone else looking - definitely check both systems and look specifically for the Form 1099G section on the homepage.

I'm dealing with a very similar situation right now! Just wanted to add that when you call EDD, it might help to have your employer's contact information ready in case they want to verify the misinformation directly. Also, I've heard that filing online first and then calling to explain the situation can sometimes speed things up since you'll already have a case number to reference. The waiting is definitely stressful, but from what I'm reading here, it sounds like this mix-up is more common than we think and EDD has procedures in place to handle it. Hang in there! 🤞

I'm in almost the exact same boat right now! Filed PFL first, then found out I should have done SDI. It's so frustrating that the system isn't more clear about this. I've been reading through all these responses and feeling a lot more hopeful though. Planning to call first thing Monday morning with all my documentation ready. Has anyone had success with the online chat feature, or is calling really the only way to get this sorted out? Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it's really helpful to know we're not alone in this confusion!