EDD PFL confusion: Do I need to list IHSS as employer if continuing work during maternity leave?

ur supposed to list ALL employers on the form, even if ur not taking leave from all of them. i work 2 jobs and thats what i did last yr

You definitely need to report both employers on your claim form. EDD needs to know your complete employment picture to correctly calculate your benefit amount. Your PFL benefit is based on your highest-earning quarter during your base period, and they need to see all income sources. However, here's the important part - you need to clearly indicate which employer you're taking leave from. There should be a section asking about your last day worked for each employer. For your full-time job, you'll put your last day before leave. For IHSS, you'd mark that you're continuing to work. This is completely allowable! You can receive PFL benefits for the wages lost from your full-time job while continuing to earn from your IHSS position.

I went through this EXACT situation last year when I had my twins! I work at a dental office and also do some bookkeeping work on the side. I was so confused about how to handle it on the forms. Basically, you list both employers but indicate you're only taking leave from one. The lady at EDD told me that they look at your total wages from the base period to calculate your weekly benefit amount, BUT they don't penalize you for continuing some work. The only thing I'd be careful about is not exceeding the work hour limitations during your claim period. I think if you work too many hours in a week (even at a different job), it can reduce your benefit for that week. But since IHSS is just 15 hours, you should be fine.

Hello! Former EDD employee here. You MUST list ALL employers on your claim forms, regardless of whether you're taking leave from them or not. This is critical because: 1. Your benefit amount is calculated based on your highest-earning quarter in the base period (typically 5-18 months before your claim) 2. EDD needs to know about continued income during your claim period 3. Not listing all employers could be considered misrepresentation When you certify for benefits (every two weeks), you'll report any wages earned from IHSS during those weeks. As long as you're honest about continued IHSS work, you won't have any problems. Your benefit is calculated as a percentage of your total wages, and you'll receive the appropriate amount based on the wages lost from your full-time position. Just be very clear on the form about which job you're taking leave from and which you're continuing.

I'm in almost the exact situation as you right now!! I work full-time at a school district and part-time as an IHSS provider for my mom. I called EDD like 20 times trying to get answers about this and kept getting disconnected or waiting for hours. SO FRUSTRATING!!!! I finally got through last week and they told me I HAVE to list both jobs but clearly indicate I'm only taking leave from the school district job. The rep said my IHSS income might slightly reduce my weekly benefit during the weeks I work, but I'll still get most of my PFL benefit based on my higher-paying job. Just make sure you're super clear on the form about which job you're taking leave from!

also dont forget u need to get the pregnancy disability first before the baby bonding pfl. its confusing cuz there 2 different forms!

To directly answer your question: Yes, you must list IHSS on your claim form even if you're continuing that work. The DE2501 requires full disclosure of all employment. I'd also like to clarify something important that others haven't mentioned: When you have two jobs and take leave from only one, EDD will calculate your weekly benefit amount based on ALL wages in your base period, but then they prorate the benefit based on the percentage of total wages you're losing. For example, if your full-time job represents 75% of your total income and IHSS is 25%, and your calculated weekly benefit would normally be $1,200, you'd receive around $900 (75% of the total benefit). During certification, you'll report your IHSS wages, but they've already accounted for this in your initial benefit calculation, so it doesn't "double reduce" your benefit.

BTW has anyone noticed the EDD website is like totally useless for answering these kinds of specific questions?? I spent hours searching and reading through everything and still couldn't figure out this exact situation. Why can't they just have clear examples??

One more thing to be aware of: when you certify for benefits during your PFL period, you'll need to report your IHSS work hours and wages accurately. The certification form will ask if you worked during each week and how much you earned. Be precise with this information to avoid any overpayment issues later. Also, keep documentation of all your IHSS hours and payments during your leave period. If there's ever any question about your claim, having good records will make resolving issues much easier.

I'm currently going through this exact same situation! I work full-time at a nonprofit and also provide IHSS services for my disabled sister. When I submitted my DE2501 form last month, I listed both employers but clearly indicated I was only taking leave from my nonprofit job. The process was actually smoother than I expected once I understood that EDD needs the complete picture of your employment to calculate benefits correctly. My advice: be super thorough on the initial application and keep detailed records of your IHSS hours during your leave period. Also, don't stress too much about the benefit calculation - they're pretty good at figuring out the proportional amount you should receive based on the wages you're actually losing from your full-time position. Good luck with your pregnancy and navigating all this paperwork!