Can EDD deny my PFL claim if I changed my start date from 10/30 to immediate?

You should be fine as long as you follow the correct process. PFL doesn't have a specific notice requirement to your employer like FMLA does (which requires 30 days when foreseeable). The important thing is filing your claim with EDD correctly. Make sure you get a Proof of Relationship (POR) document submitted with your claim and don't file your claim until AFTER your first day off work. Also, be sure your employer completes their portion of the form promptly.

the same thing happened to me last yr when my husbabd got covid and i had to start my leave 2 weeks early!! HR was super upset but EDD doesn't care about ur employers feelings lol. they only care if u qualify for the benfit and have ur docs in order. i got my full 8 weeks no problem

WATCH OUT! I changed my leave date by just 3 days and my claim got flagged for "inconsistent information" and I had to wait 3 extra weeks while they "investigated"!!! Make absolutely sure that your employer reports the SAME start date that you put on your claim form. If there's ANY discrepancy, you'll get stuck in verification hell. The whole system is designed to find reasons to delay your money when you need it most!!

I used Claimyr to get through to an EDD agent when I had a similar issue with my PFL start date changing. I was getting nowhere calling the regular number, but Claimyr got me connected to an agent in about 20 minutes. The agent was able to note my account about the date change and make sure everything processed correctly. Saved me weeks of stress honestly. Here's their site if you need it: claimyr.com - they also have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5

my sister had to change her PFL dates THREE times because her baby came early and then had jaundice and had to stay in NICU!!! sometimes life happens!!!! her work was mad but who cares the important thing is taking care of ur family

Here's what I recommend based on exact rules (former HR manager here): 1. Get documentation from your employer confirming they approved your leave change (email is fine) 2. File your claim AFTER your first day of leave (not before) 3. Be consistent with dates on all paperwork 4. If employer seems resistant, remind them that PFL is a state-mandated benefit 5. Keep copies of EVERYTHING The law doesn't specify a required notice period for PFL specifically. Your eligibility depends on having contributed to SDI, having available bonding time, and proper documentation - not advance notice to your employer.

i changed my date too and didn't have any problems BUT i did have to call them like 50 times to confirm everything was ok. the phone lines are literally the worst thing ever invented and i wanted to throw my phone thru a window!!!!! but once i actually got a human on the phone they fixed everything in like 2 minutes, so if u can actually reach someone ur probably fine

Just to clarify for everyone - PFL (Paid Family Leave) and FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) are different programs with different rules. FMLA requires 30 days notice when foreseeable, but California PFL doesn't have the same requirement. What matters for PFL is: 1. Did you contribute to SDI through payroll deductions? 2. Do you have a qualifying event (like bonding with new child)? 3. Have you provided proper documentation? 4. Are you within your eligible timeframe (child under 1 year for bonding)? Changing your start date shouldn't affect eligibility as long as you meet these criteria and file correctly. The biggest risk is just administrative delay if your employer reports different dates than you do.

btw make sure u don't file ur claim BEFORE ur first day off!! that always causes problems!! wait till ur actually on leave then file it

Hey Sarah! I just went through something similar earlier this year - had to change my PFL start date from planned to immediate due to unexpected childcare issues. The good news is that EDD really doesn't care about your employer's feelings or convenience, they only care about whether you qualify for the benefit and have your paperwork in order. Since you already have your birth certificate submitted and you're within the bonding window (baby born in June), you should be totally fine. The key things are: 1) Make sure you and your employer report the same actual start date on all forms, 2) Don't file your claim until after you've actually started your leave, and 3) Keep documentation of HR approving the date change. I had zero issues with my payments even though I changed my date with literally one day notice. Your employer might be annoyed but that's their problem, not EDD's! You're entitled to this benefit and sometimes life happens. Don't stress too much about it - focus on your family and let the system work as it's supposed to.

I went through the exact same thing last year when my babysitter quit with zero notice! Had to switch my PFL start date from my planned date to immediate. I was so worried EDD would give me problems, but honestly they processed everything normally. The only thing that mattered was making sure my employer submitted their portion with the correct new start date that matched what I put on my claim form. Got my first payment right on schedule. Your childcare emergency is totally valid - that's exactly the kind of situation PFL is meant to help with! Don't let HR make you feel bad about it, you're using a benefit you've earned.