Can I get EDD benefits working part-time with pregnancy restrictions my employer can't fully accommodate?

yes you can get partial disability! its called wage loss supplementation or something. my friend did this last year when she had lifting restrictions from her pregnancy. she worked 3 days a week and got disability for the other 2 days. just make sure your dr fills out the form right saying your medically restricted to part time.

You're describing a situation where you would qualify for what EDD calls "Partial Disability." Here's how it works: 1. Your doctor needs to certify that you're unable to perform your regular or customary work due to your pregnancy (which your restrictions indicate) 2. Your employer is offering alternative/modified work at reduced hours 3. You need to file a regular SDI claim using the DE2501 form with your doctor clearly documenting your work restrictions 4. Your weekly benefit amount will be calculated based on the difference between what you would normally earn and what you'll earn with reduced hours This is completely separate from baby bonding Paid Family Leave. This is Pregnancy Disability Leave, which can provide benefits for up to 4 weeks before your due date and 6-8 weeks after delivery (longer with complications). Make sure your doctor clearly documents that you're medically restricted to part-time work due to your pregnancy complications. Some doctors aren't familiar with how to complete the forms properly for partial disability.

When you file for SDI with partial wages, you'll need to report your earnings to EDD. The form DE2501 has a section where your doctor indicates you're on partial disability. Then, your employer will need to complete the DE2503 form (Notice to Employer of Disability Insurance Claim Filed). EDD will calculate your benefit using a specific formula: 1. They determine your weekly benefit amount (WBA) based on your highest quarter of earnings in your base period 2. They subtract the amount you're earning part-time 3. The difference (if positive) is your partial disability payment For example, if your full WBA would be $750, but you're earning $400 with your part-time schedule, you'd receive approximately $350 in partial disability. You'll need to regularly certify your part-time earnings while on claim, usually bi-weekly. Be very accurate with reporting your hours and wages to avoid overpayment issues later.

I tried getting through to EDD about a similar situation last year and spent HOURS on hold everyday for a week before giving up. My doctor had puy me on only 25hrs/wk but my claim was stuck on "pending" for like a month. I had no idea if I was doing the forms right and couldn't get anyone on the phone to help!!! Ended up just suffering financially because I couldn't wait for benefits anymore. I wish I'd known about Claimyr back then! My coworker just used it last month to get through to an EDD agent in like 30 mins after she tried for days on her own. It's some service that gets you connected to an actual EDD person instead of waiting on hold forever. She sent me the demo video: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5 Definitely consider it if you end up having trouble getting your claim processed or have questions. Their website is claimyr.com - I'm keeping it in my back pocket for when I have my baby in July!

I work for an OB/GYN office and deal with this exact situation all the time. To clarify a few things: 1. This is called Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) with partial benefits 2. Your doctor MUST specify on the DE2501 form that you're medically UNABLE to work your regular hours and can only work part-time due to pregnancy 3. It's not just about your employer's unwillingness to accommodate - the medical certification must state partial work is all you're medically capable of 4. Common mistake: doctors often write "can work with restrictions" instead of "can only work part-time due to medical condition" If your doctor wrote the first version, you likely won't qualify for partial benefits. Get them to complete a new certification with the correct language. Also, make sure they include the specific hour limitation (e.g., "Patient is medically restricted to maximum 20 hours weekly due to pregnancy complications"). Also, this is completely separate from baby bonding leave which comes after delivery. Don't confuse the two when filing!

No, they're completely different programs: 1. Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) - For when you can't work or can only work reduced hours due to pregnancy or childbirth. This can be taken before birth if you have complications and continues for 6-8 weeks after birth (or longer with complications). This is filed as a disability claim. 2. Paid Family Leave (PFL) for Baby Bonding - This is time to bond with your new child AFTER you're no longer disabled from childbirth. This typically begins after your PDL ends, and provides up to 8 weeks of benefits. This is filed as a PFL claim, not disability. Many new mothers transition from PDL to PFL, but they're separate claims with separate forms. PDL uses the DE2501 form (disability claim), while PFL baby bonding uses the DE2508 form. And yes, PDL can be either full or partial disability depending on your medical situation.

Update: I talked to my doctor and had her complete a new DE2501 form specifically stating I'm "medically restricted to a maximum of 20 hours of work weekly due to pregnancy complications." She was happy to rewrite it that way! I filed the claim online last Friday and uploaded the doctor's certificate. Fingers crossed it processes smoothly. Thanks everyone for your help and advice on this - I had no idea partial disability was even an option and was panicking about losing half my income without any support.

I've been through this!!!! My pregnancy last year had similar restrictions at 24 weeks and I got partial disability while working 15 hrs/week instead of my usual 40. My advice: CALL EDD if your claim doesn't show as processing within a week. Mine got stuck because my employer reported my earnings wrong and it took FOREVER to fix. Don't wait like I did thinking it was just normal processing time. Also, hot tip: the disability payments are based on your highest quarter earnings from like 15-18 months ago, NOT your current salary. So if you got a raise recently, it won't be reflected in your benefit amount. I was so confused when my payments were lower than expected!