Can I apply for CA EDD pregnancy disability with two part-time jobs? (29hrs at one, part-time at another)

Yes, you absolutely can file for pregnancy disability for both jobs! I had a similar situation in 2024 (full-time plus a side gig). You only file ONE claim, but you'll list both employers on your application. When you file your DE2501 (Disability Insurance Claim), there's a section where you can add multiple employers. The EDD will calculate your benefit based on your combined wages from both jobs during your base period. Make sure you have the correct employer information for both jobs (addresses, contact info, etc) when you file. Your doctor only needs to complete one medical certification for the claim, not separate ones for each job.

I went through this exact situation last year! File ONE claim but list both employers. Make sure you have your wage info from both jobs ready - pay stubs from about 18 months ago, since EDD looks at your base period (which is like 5-17 months before you file). The frustrating part was that EDD kept calling my smaller employer who never picked up their phone. I was stuck in pending status for WEEKS. I finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an EDD agent directly instead of waiting. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5 An agent fixed it immediately once I explained both employers were legit. After that, my disability payments included wages from both jobs!

To answer your follow-up question - yes, you should notify both employers about your pregnancy disability leave. When you file your claim with EDD, they will contact both employers to verify your employment and wages, but it's still good practice to formally notify both employers in writing about your planned leave dates. Your permanent position (29 hours/week) likely has more formal procedures for this, but don't forget to notify your part-time job too. Since that one has minimal HR, put something in writing to your manager with specific dates if possible.

BE CAREFUL with this!!!! I had 2 jobs when I filed for pregnancy disability last year and EDD completely MESSED UP my claim!!! They only counted wages from my main job at first and IGNORED my second job for MONTHS!!!! I had to call them like 50 TIMES!!!!! The system is BROKEN!!!!! Make sure you keep ALL your paystubs from BOTH jobs going back at least 18 months and be prepared to FIGHT for your full benefits!!!!!

you can def do both jobs on one claim, thats what i did. but make sure both jobs are taking out state disability from ur check otherwise they wont count. check ur paystub and see if it says SDI or something. my second job wasnt taking it out so i only got paid based on my main job.

When I had my baby last year I was soooo confused by all this too! I only had one job but my friend had two and she said EDD was super helpful when she called. Also don't forget you do the disability part first (that's the 4 weeks before birth plus 6-8 weeks after depending on delivery type) and THEN you switch to baby bonding which is a whole separate application! I almost missed out on baby bonding because I didn't realize I had to apply for it separately!

I think you need to apply twice. My cousin works two jobs and she had to do separate applications because the employers are different entities. Better safe than sorry!

Update to my earlier comment - when I FINALLY got through to EDD after trying for WEEKS, the rep told me that sometimes with two jobs they need to manually review the claim which is why it gets stuck in pending. So definitely keep calling if your claim gets stuck! Also congrats on the baby! Despite all the EDD drama, maternity leave was amazing time with my little one!!!

I just went through this exact situation a few months ago! You definitely file ONE claim for both jobs - don't let anyone tell you otherwise. The key thing is making sure you have all your employer info ready when you file the DE2501 form. One tip that saved me a lot of headache: call both employers before you file to get their exact business names, addresses, and EIN numbers as they appear on your W-2s. My part-time job had a slightly different name on payroll vs what I knew them as, and that initially confused EDD. Also, since you mentioned your doctor already filled out one form - that's perfect! You only need one medical certification regardless of how many jobs you have. The medical part is about YOUR disability, not about each individual employer. Good luck with everything and congrats on your upcoming arrival! The EDD process can be stressful but you've got this! 💪

I was in almost the exact same boat last year! Two part-time jobs, both paying into SDI, and super stressed about the whole process. Everyone here is right - you file ONE claim and list both employers on the DE2501 form. What really helped me was calling EDD's customer service line early in the morning (like 8:01 AM sharp) to ask questions before I filed. The rep walked me through exactly how to fill out the multiple employer section and confirmed that my benefits would be calculated based on my combined wages from both jobs during the base period. One thing I wish someone had told me - keep detailed records of when you notify each employer about your leave. My smaller employer tried to claim they never got notice (even though I emailed AND gave written notice), and having those records saved me when EDD called to verify. The whole process took about 3 weeks from filing to getting my first payment, but seeing that combined wage calculation on my benefit amount made all the paperwork worth it! You're going to do great, and congratulations on your little one coming soon! 🎉

I'm currently going through this same situation right now! I have a main job (32 hours/week) and a weekend job, both paying SDI. Just filed my claim last week and can confirm - it's definitely ONE application where you list both employers. The DE2501 form has a specific section for additional employers. What really helped me was having my recent pay stubs from both jobs when I filled it out, because they ask for wage information and employer details for each one. One heads up - my claim is still processing, but the EDD rep I spoke to said that with multiple employers, sometimes they need extra time to verify employment with both companies. So don't panic if it takes a bit longer than the usual processing time! Also, make sure both jobs have been consistently taking out SDI. I learned that some very small employers (under 5 employees I think?) don't always participate in the SDI program, so double check that both your jobs have been deducting it. Wishing you the best with your claim and congratulations on your upcoming baby! The whole process is stressful but you're asking all the right questions. 💕

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! I have two part-time jobs (25 hours at one, 15-20 variable hours at another) and just had my baby last month. You absolutely only need to file ONE claim using the DE2501 form - there's a section specifically for listing multiple employers. A few things that really helped me: - Had all my employer info ready (exact names as they appear on W-2s, addresses, EIN numbers) - Kept pay stubs from both jobs going back 18+ months - Only needed one medical certification from my doctor (not separate ones for each job) - Made sure to notify both employers in writing about my leave dates My benefits are being calculated based on my combined wages from both jobs during the base period, which was exactly what I was hoping for! The processing took about 4 weeks (a bit longer than single-employer claims), but EDD did reach out to verify employment with both companies. One thing I wish I'd known - my smaller employer was slower to respond to EDD's verification requests, which delayed my first payment by about a week. Might be worth giving your smaller employer a heads up that EDD will be contacting them. You're so close to meeting your little one - try not to stress too much about the paperwork! The system does work, even with multiple jobs. Congratulations! 🍼

I'm in a very similar situation right now! I work 30 hours at my main job and about 12-15 hours at a small retail shop, both paying into SDI. Just wanted to add my voice to everyone saying you file ONE claim - I called EDD directly last week to confirm this and the rep was super clear about it. One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is that when you're calculating your expected benefit amount, you can use the EDD calculator online but make sure to include wages from BOTH jobs during your base period. I was initially only putting in my main job's wages and was worried my benefits would be really low, but when I added both jobs' wages together, the estimated benefit amount was much more reasonable. Also, if your part-time job pays you irregularly or has gaps between pay periods, don't worry - EDD looks at your total wages during the base period, not the consistency of payments. My retail job sometimes goes 2-3 weeks without scheduling me, but all those wages still count toward my benefit calculation. You've got this! The fact that you're planning ahead and asking questions puts you way ahead of where I was when I started this process. Wishing you a smooth application and an easy delivery! 🌟

I'm so glad you asked this question because I was in almost the exact same situation! I had one job at 28 hours/week and another part-time job with varying hours (anywhere from 8-20 hours per week). Both were taking out SDI deductions, and I was super stressed about how to handle the disability claim. Everyone here is absolutely right - you file ONE claim on the DE2501 form and list both employers. What really helped me was organizing all my documents beforehand: - Pay stubs from both jobs for the past 18 months - Exact employer names as they appear on my W-2s (not what I casually call them) - Each employer's full address and EIN number - Contact information for both HR departments (or managers if no HR) The trickiest part for me was that my smaller employer had never dealt with an EDD disability claim before, so they were confused when EDD contacted them. I ended up having to walk them through the process, which delayed my claim by about 2 weeks. If I could do it over again, I would have called them before filing to explain what was coming and maybe even given them EDD's employer handbook. My final benefit amount was calculated using wages from both jobs combined, which made a significant difference compared to just my main job alone. The whole process from filing to first payment took about 5 weeks, but that included the delay from my smaller employer. You're being so smart to ask these questions now! Don't let the stress get to you - the system does work, even with multiple employers. Congratulations on your upcoming little one! 🎉