EDD PFL Application: What date to enter as 'last day worked' when transitioning from pregnancy SDI?
I'm totally confused about what date to put as my 'last day worked' on my PFL baby bonding application! Here's my situation: I started pregnancy disability (SDI) in November after working up until 11/11/25, but my disability claim didn't actually become effective until 11/25/25 (I think because of the waiting period?). Now I've delivered and my SDI pregnancy claim has ended. I'm filling out the PFL baby bonding application, but there's a complication - my company's payroll department accidentally issued me a check that covers through 1/31/26. To avoid any overpayment issues with EDD, I'm planning to start my PFL claim on 2/1/26 instead of immediately after my SDI ended. The PFL application asks for my 'last day worked' and I'm not sure what to put: - My actual last physical day of work (11/11/25) - The day my SDI claim became effective (11/25/25) - The date of the final paycheck they just issued me (1/31/26) I don't want to mess this up and delay my benefits! Has anyone dealt with this situation before?
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Malik Johnson
You should put 11/11/25 as your last day worked. That box is asking for the literal last day you physically performed work. The effective date of your SDI claim and your recent paycheck don't matter for that specific question. I got confused by this too when I did my leave last year!
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Emma Davis
AuthorThank you! That makes sense. I was worried that putting 11/11 when I'm starting PFL in February would look strange to EDD. Will they understand the gap is because I was on SDI for pregnancy?
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Isabella Ferreira
The 'last day worked' should be 11/11/25 - the actual last day you physically worked before going on any type of leave. The system is designed to understand you're transitioning from SDI to PFL, so this won't cause any issues. The 1/31/26 date is just relevant for when your PFL claim should start (2/1/26), but it doesn't change your last day worked. The EDD systems for SDI and PFL are connected, so they'll see you're transitioning from pregnancy disability to baby bonding. One tip: make sure to note in the comments section of your PFL application that you received wages through 1/31/26 and that's why you're requesting a 2/1/26 PFL start date. This adds clarity to your claim.
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Emma Davis
AuthorThis is super helpful, thank you! I'll definitely add that note in the comments section - I wouldn't have thought to do that. Should I also upload any documentation about the payment I received through 1/31?
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Ravi Sharma
I've been through this exact scenario! You absolutely need to put your actual last day worked (11/11/25). The 'last day worked' question is specifically asking for the last day you physically performed work duties before any leave began. The system is designed to handle the transition from pregnancy disability to baby bonding, so don't worry about the gap between November and February. What matters most is that you're honest about when you actually stopped working. Also, good thinking on delaying your PFL start date to 2/1/26 because of that paycheck. That will prevent potential overpayment issues.
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NebulaNomad
not entirely correct - if ur employer paid u for holidays or PTO during ur SDI period, those days count as "days worked" according to EDD even if u didnt actually go in. but in this case it sounds like an accidental payroll issue not PTO so probably 11/11 is right
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Freya Thomsen
DONT put 1/31 as ur last day!!! That will mess up your entire claim!!! EDD will think you were working this whole time and deny your PFL claim!!! I put the wrong date on mine and it took 2 MONTHS to fix!!! Always put your actual last physical work day which would be 11/11/25 in your case!!!!
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Emma Davis
AuthorOh no, that sounds like a nightmare! I definitely don't want to delay things for months. Thanks for the warning!
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Omar Fawaz
when i did my leave i put the wrong date and then spent WEEKS trying to get someone on the phone to fix it. literally called 50+ times and could never get through. so frustrating!!! make sure you get it right the first time!
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Chloe Martin
You should try using Claimyr to get through to EDD. I was in the same situation trying to reach someone about my PFL claim status. After days of trying, I used claimyr.com and got connected to an EDD agent in about 15 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5. Totally worth it when you're dealing with time-sensitive benefit issues.
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Diego Rojas
i think i saw somewhere that for pfl after pregnancy disability u actually put the day before ur pfl starts as the "last day worked" but im not 100% sure. the edd website is sooooo confusing!!!
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Isabella Ferreira
That's not correct - you're thinking of a different question on the form. The "last day worked" is literally asking for the last day you physically performed work before going on any type of leave. The day before PFL starts would only be relevant if you were going directly from working to PFL without SDI in between, which isn't the case here.
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Emma Davis
Thank you all SO much for the quick responses! I'm going to put 11/11/25 as my last day worked, and I'll definitely add a note in the comments section explaining about the paycheck through 1/31 and why I'm starting PFL on 2/1. Hopefully this will make the transition smooth! I submitted my claim online this morning. Now the waiting game begins... fingers crossed it all goes through without issues!
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Malik Johnson
Good luck! Just so you know - my baby bonding PFL took about 10 days to process after I submitted everything. Hopefully yours will be quick too!
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Emma Davis
AuthorThat's reassuring! I was worried it might take weeks. I'll try to be patient for those 10 days. Thanks for sharing your timeline!
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Ravi Sharma
One last tip: take screenshots of your application confirmation page and track your claim number. Sometimes the online system has glitches, and having proof of submission with dates and claim numbers can save you headaches later if anything gets lost in their system. Enjoy your time with your little one when benefits start!
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NebulaNomad
⬆️ this!! i didn't do this and regretted it so much when my claim seemingly disappeared from the system for like a week. document EVERYTHING
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Mateo Warren
Just wanted to chime in as someone who recently went through this exact situation! You definitely made the right choice putting 11/11/25 as your last day worked. I had a similar transition from pregnancy SDI to PFL and was so worried about the gap between my actual last work day and when my PFL started, but EDD handled it seamlessly. The key thing is being transparent about everything - which it sounds like you did with that note in the comments section. That's exactly what I did when I had wage payments that overlapped with my leave period. EDD appreciates the clarity! Also, don't stress too much about the processing time. Mine took about 8 days from submission to first payment, and I know others who got theirs even faster. You've got this! Hope you get to enjoy your bonding time with your baby soon without any benefit headaches.
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