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!

I'm in a very similar situation! I work full-time as a nurse and also do IHSS care for my elderly father about 12 hours per week. When I had my first baby two years ago, I was so confused about this same thing. What I learned is that you absolutely MUST list both employers on the DE2501 form - it's not optional. The EDD needs to see your complete wage history to calculate your benefits properly. But here's the key: there's a section where you specify which job you're taking leave from and your last day of work for each employer. For my nursing job, I put my actual last day before maternity leave. For IHSS, I indicated that I was continuing to work. During my bi-weekly certifications, I reported my IHSS wages and hours honestly, and it worked out fine. I still received most of my calculated benefit amount since the majority of my income was from the nursing job. The most important thing is being completely honest and thorough on all the forms. Don't try to hide the IHSS work - that could cause way bigger problems down the line!

I just went through this process a few months ago with my twins! I work full-time at a tech company and also do about 10 hours/week of IHSS care for my mom. Yes, you absolutely need to list IHSS as an employer on the DE2501 form - they require ALL employment to be disclosed. But don't panic! The form has sections where you can clearly indicate which job you're taking leave from and which you're continuing. What helped me was calling it out very explicitly on the form. For my tech job, I put my last day of work before leave. For IHSS, I wrote something like "CONTINUING WORK - NOT TAKING LEAVE" in the notes section to make it crystal clear. During the bi-weekly certifications, I just reported my IHSS wages honestly each period. My benefits were calculated based on the wage loss from my primary job, and the IHSS income didn't mess up the calculation like I was worried it would. The key is just being super transparent about everything from the start. EDD deals with multiple employer situations all the time, so as long as you're upfront about it, you'll be fine!

I'm going through the same exact situation right now! I work full-time at a marketing firm and also do IHSS for my grandfather (about 12 hours/week). After reading through all these responses, I feel so much better about how to handle the DE2501 form. What really helped me understand is that EDD needs the complete picture of ALL your employment to calculate benefits correctly, but they're totally fine with you continuing work at one job while taking leave from another. The key is being super clear about which job you're taking leave from and which you're continuing. I'm planning to list both employers but add a note like "CONTINUING IHSS WORK - NOT TAKING LEAVE" for my grandfather's care. Then during the bi-weekly certifications, I'll just report those IHSS wages honestly. It's such a relief to see so many people have successfully navigated this situation! The EDD website really doesn't explain these multiple employer scenarios clearly at all.

I'm currently in a very similar situation and found this thread so helpful! I work full-time as a teacher and also provide IHSS care for my disabled brother (about 20 hours/week). I was terrified about filling out the DE2501 correctly, but after reading everyone's experiences here, I feel much more confident. What really clicked for me is understanding that EDD WANTS the complete employment picture - they're not trying to penalize you for having multiple jobs. They just need to calculate your benefits based on the wages you're actually losing during your leave. I'm planning to list both employers clearly, add a note specifying "CONTINUING IHSS WORK - NO LEAVE TAKEN" for my brother's care, and then just be completely honest during the bi-weekly certifications about any IHSS wages I earn. Thank you to everyone who shared their real experiences - it's so much more helpful than the confusing EDD website! This community is amazing for navigating these complicated situations.

I'm dealing with this exact situation right now! I work full-time at a healthcare clinic and also do IHSS care for my mom (about 18 hours/week). After reading through all these responses, I'm so relieved to know I'm not alone in this confusion. What I've learned from everyone's experiences is that transparency is absolutely key. I'm going to list both employers on my DE2501 form but clearly mark which job I'm taking leave from and which I'm continuing. I think I'll add a note like "CONTINUING IHSS CARE - NO LEAVE REQUESTED" to make it crystal clear. It's honestly ridiculous that the EDD website doesn't have clear guidance for these multiple employer situations when it seems like so many people are dealing with this! Thank you to everyone who shared their real experiences - it's made me feel so much more confident about filling out these forms correctly.

I just successfully completed this process last month! I work full-time as a social worker and also do IHSS care for my disabled uncle (about 14 hours/week). Like everyone else here, I was super confused about whether to list both employers on the DE2501 form. After reading through all these helpful responses and going through the process myself, I can confirm - you MUST list both employers! But here's what made it smooth for me: I was very explicit about which job I was taking leave from. For my social work position, I listed my last day before maternity leave. For IHSS, I wrote "CONTINUING WORK - NO LEAVE TAKEN" right next to that employer entry. During my bi-weekly certifications, I've been reporting my IHSS wages honestly, and my benefits have been calculated correctly based on the wage loss from my primary job. The EDD rep I spoke with said they see these dual employer situations all the time, especially with IHSS workers. Don't overthink it - just be completely transparent about both jobs and clearly indicate which one you're taking leave from. The system is designed to handle this!

I'm in a very similar situation and this entire thread has been SO helpful! I work full-time at a law firm and also do IHSS care for my grandmother (about 16 hours/week). I've been putting off filling out my DE2501 form because I was so confused about how to handle the dual employer situation. After reading everyone's experiences, I now understand that I need to list BOTH employers but be very clear about which job I'm taking leave from. I think I'll follow the example others used and write something like "CONTINUING IHSS CARE - NO MATERNITY LEAVE REQUESTED" next to my grandmother's IHSS entry. It's honestly frustrating that EDD doesn't provide clearer guidance on these common scenarios, but this community discussion has been invaluable. Thank you to everyone who shared their real experiences - you've all saved me so much stress and confusion! I feel confident now that I can fill out the forms correctly and get my benefits processed without issues.

I'm currently navigating this exact same situation! I work full-time as a graphic designer and also provide IHSS care for my elderly father (about 12 hours/week). I was honestly losing sleep over how to handle the DE2501 form correctly, but this thread has been absolutely incredible. Reading everyone's real experiences has made it crystal clear - I need to list BOTH employers but be super explicit about which job I'm taking leave from and which I'm continuing. I'm planning to write something like "CONTINUING IHSS SERVICES - NOT REQUESTING MATERNITY LEAVE" next to my father's care entry on the form. What really helped me understand is that EDD actually WANTS the complete employment picture to calculate benefits properly - they're not trying to trick us or penalize us for having multiple jobs. They just need to know what wages we're actually losing during our leave period. Thank you so much to everyone who shared their successful experiences here! It's made me feel so much more confident about tackling this paperwork. The EDD website is practically useless for these common dual employer scenarios, but this community has been a lifesaver. I'm due in July and now I feel prepared to get everything filed correctly without all the stress and confusion I was feeling before!

I'm in the exact same boat! I work full-time at a tech startup and also do IHSS care for my mom (about 14 hours/week). This thread has been such a game-changer for me - I was literally Googling "EDD multiple employers" at 2am last night because I was so stressed about filling out the forms wrong. What's become super clear from everyone's experiences is that transparency is everything. I'm going to list both my startup job and my IHSS position on the DE2501, but I'll add a clear note like "CONTINUING IHSS CARE - NO LEAVE REQUESTED" for my mom's care. The thing that really clicked for me is understanding that EDD needs to see your complete wage picture to calculate benefits correctly, but they're totally fine with you continuing one job while taking leave from another. It's actually pretty logical once you think about it that way. Thank you to everyone who shared their real-world experiences here! The EDD website is absolutely terrible at explaining these common scenarios, but this community has been incredible. I feel so much more confident about getting my paperwork submitted correctly now. You've all saved me from weeks of anxiety!