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! 💪