EDD PFL gap between two employers - need to file new claim with remaining benefits?

You DO need to file a new claim for the second employer even though it's for the same qualifying event (your baby). Each employer has a separate wage base that your benefits are calculated from. Your "available balance" only applies to the first employer's claim. Make sure you submit the new DE2508F at least a week before your start date for the second claim to avoid payment delays.

i think ur overthinking this just call edd and ask them directly lol thats what i did when i had questions about my maternity stuff

Let me clarify something important here - PFL claims are specifically tied to the employer you were paying SDI taxes through. What you're describing is actually quite common with people who work multiple jobs. The "available benefits" showing in your account are calculated based on wages from your first employer only. You absolutely need to file a separate DE2508F (Claim for Paid Family Leave Benefits) for your second employer. But here's the good news - your 8-week entitlement is separate for each employer, so you aren't actually losing anything during that gap week. You'll get full benefits from both claims based on respective wages. I recommend submitting your second claim at least 10 days (not just a week) before you want benefits to begin. Mark your calendar to submit by October 22nd at the latest.

I had something similar happen when I took leave from my teaching job and my weekend tutoring job last year. The claims are completely separate! It's actually kind of nice because you might end up with more total benefit weeks than if you only had one job. Just make sure you're super clear about the dates on each form so they don't think you're double-dipping for the same days.

When I tried to do this last year with my 2 jobs, the EDD system was such a NIGHTMARE! I filed everything correctly according to their website but then got flagged for "concurrent claims" and had to spend HOURS getting it sorted out. They froze both my claims for 3 weeks while "investigating" even though I did everything right!!!! Just be prepared for them to mess something up because their system is not designed well for people with multiple employers taking leave for the same child. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING and keep copies of all forms!

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Just one more important piece of advice since you mentioned a gap week - you should still claim that week on your second employer's application. When you complete your DE2508F for the full-time job, list your first day of leave as October 25th (the day after your first claim ends), NOT November 1st. This ensures continuous coverage. Even though you might not physically be taking time off work until November 1st from that employer, you're still bonding with your baby during that gap week, which is what matters for PFL eligibility. The EDD reviews the qualifying event (birth of your child), not your work schedule. This is especially important for multiple employer situations.

are u still getting paid by the full time job during that week before nov 1? cuz u cant get pfl and regular pay at same time that would be fraud lol

To summarize what you need to do: 1. File a new DE2508F for your second employer (full-time job) 2. List the start date as October 25th (day after first claim ends) 3. Submit this form by October 15th to allow processing time 4. Make sure your second employer is aware of your leave dates 5. If possible, get written confirmation from your second employer about the leave dates The EDD system can handle multiple employer claims for the same qualifying event as long as the dates don't overlap for the same employer. Keep careful records of all communications with EDD about this situation.

Just wanted to add from my experience - when you file that second claim for your full-time job, make absolutely sure to include a copy of your baby's birth certificate again, even though you already submitted it for the first claim. Each claim is treated completely separately in their system, so they'll need all the documentation fresh. I made the mistake of assuming they'd have it on file from my first employer's claim and it delayed my second claim by almost 2 weeks while they requested the documents. Also, if your full-time job offers better benefits or higher wages, that second claim might actually pay out more than your part-time retail job claim - so this could work out really well for you financially!

This is such a helpful thread! I'm dealing with a similar situation but with overlapping dates between my two jobs. I work part-time at a daycare and full-time at a law firm, and I was planning to take PFL from both employers starting the same week in December. Based on what I'm reading here, it sounds like I need to stagger the dates so there's no overlap? My daycare job pays less but I've been there longer, so I'm wondering if I should start with that claim first and then transition to the law firm claim, or if it matters which order I file them in. Has anyone dealt with overlapping employer situations specifically?

I went through this exact scenario last year with my nursing job and weekend catering gig! The key thing that helped me was creating a timeline document before filing anything. I listed out exactly which dates I wanted benefits from each employer, made sure there were zero overlapping days, and then submitted both claims about 2 weeks apart (not at the same time). One thing I learned the hard way - when you're working two jobs and taking PFL, your employers might have questions about why you're taking leave at different times. I had to explain to both HR departments that I was staggering the claims to maximize my benefits while staying compliant with EDD rules. Most employers are understanding once you explain it properly. Also, keep detailed records of which employer you're claiming benefits from on which specific dates. I made a simple spreadsheet that I could reference if EDD ever had questions. It saved me so much stress knowing I had everything documented clearly!