Just to follow up - did your payment arrive yet? The holiday backlog should be processed by now. If it's been approved for more than 7 business days without payment, you might want to call.

So glad to hear your payment came through! The waiting game with EDD is absolutely nerve-wracking, especially when you have bills due. For anyone else reading this - it seems like the MLK Day holiday really did push everything back about a week from normal processing times. Good to know for future reference that holiday Mondays can mess with their whole system like that.

lol good luck getting anyone at EDD to pick up the phone. I've been trying for weeks 🤡

@Yuki Ito, I was in a very similar situation when my daughter was born. Here's what worked for me: Document EVERYTHING - get a letter from your pediatrician stating that you need to be the primary caregiver, keep records of childcare searches you've done (showing lack of availability/affordability), and any family circumstances that prevent others from helping. When I called EDD, I emphasized that this was a "compelling family obligation" (thanks to whoever mentioned that term!) and that I was actively seeking work-from-home opportunities. It took about 3 weeks to get approved, but I did get benefits. The key is being persistent and having your documentation ready. Also, consider looking into local childcare assistance programs while you're navigating this - sometimes there are subsidies available that can help you get back to work sooner. Hang in there! 💙

This might sound weird, but have you tried reaching out to EDD on social media? Sometimes companies are more responsive there because it's public. Worth a shot if nothing else is working.

Hey Nina! I actually went through something similar a few months ago. One thing that helped me was trying to reset my password using the "Forgot Password" link with my original email address - sometimes that can unlock the account automatically. Also, if you can find any old paperwork from when you first filed for unemployment or disability, it might have your original login info on it. The EDD keeps better records than we think they do sometimes! Hope this helps and you get it sorted soon! 🙏

Have you tried faxing in a correction? Sometimes old school methods work better with these dinosaur systems 📠

I made a similar mistake on my application a few months ago. Here's what worked for me: I called the SDI customer service line early in the morning (around 8 AM) when wait times are shorter. Have your confirmation number ready and clearly explain that you need to correct an error regarding the mandatory vacation policy. The representative was able to make a note in my file and told me to send a brief written statement via their secure message system confirming the correction. It took about 2 weeks to process, but they updated my application without any issues. Don't stress too much - honest mistakes happen and they deal with these corrections regularly!

Just to summarize the key points that have been shared: 1. The weekly benefit amount (WBA) calculation is identical for both SDI and PFL 2. Both are based on highest quarter earnings in the base period (roughly 5-18 months before the claim) 3. Current benefit rate is 60-70% of those wages, depending on income level 4. Key difference: PFL is subject to federal taxes while SDI is not 5. File the PFL claim (DE2508) 1-2 weeks before disability ends 6. Document everything to avoid transition problems Hope this helps with your planning!

Just wanted to add that you should also check if your wife's employer offers any supplemental benefits during the transition. Some companies will "top up" the difference between her full salary and the SDI/PFL payments. Also, if you haven't already, make sure to update your health insurance beneficiaries and look into whether you need to adjust any automatic bill payments during this period. The consistent payment amount is great, but it's still usually less than full salary so budgeting adjustments might be needed. Good luck with everything!