EDD asking about integrated pay during PFL - what details do they actually need?

This happens all the time with EDD! They're asking because they need to calculate if your employer payments affect your PFL benefit amount. You should email them back with EXACTLY this info: 1. Clearly state it's integrated company parental leave (not sick/vacation/PTO) 2. Provide the exact dates of these payments 3. Include your hourly rate ($XX.XX) 4. Specify your normal weekly schedule (hours and days) 5. Mention the gross amount on each pay stub Don't send all your 2023 stubs - that'll just confuse them more! Just be super specific in your email response.

omg i got the same email last month!! they are SO confusing with this stuff. i just wrote back that my company gives me 8 wks paid leave that works with the state benefit and they approved my claim the next day. dont overthink it

I went through this EXACT SAME THING in January and it was a complete nightmare!!! I spent WEEKS trying to get it resolved. I sent them 4 emails explaining my company's supplemental pay policy and they kept asking for more information. Finally I gave up trying to email and called EDD directly. Guess what? After being on hold for TWO HOURS they disconnected me!!! Then I tried again the next day - another hour and a half wait before they hung up on me again!!! The online messaging system is completely useless too. The system is absolutely BROKEN. They make it impossible to actually talk to a human being who can help you.

When an employer provides integrated pay during PFL, EDD needs specific information to ensure they're not overpaying benefits. Here's what's happening: - Integrated pay means your employer is making up the difference between your regular wages and what PFL pays (approximately 60-70% of your wages) - PFL benefits are not reduced when you receive integrated pay, because they already calculated the maximum benefit amount based on your base period earnings - However, they need to confirm the payments are truly integrated (supplementing PFL) rather than full wage replacement (which would be duplicate payment) Your response should clearly state: 1. "My employer provides integrated parental leave pay that supplements my PFL benefits to reach 100% of my normal wages." 2. Include dates of integrated pay (e.g., 3/1/2025 - 4/12/2025) 3. Your hourly rate, weekly hours, and work schedule This is standard verification - no need to send all 2023 paystubs.

when i had my baby last year my work gave me 12 weeks full pay and i still got my edd benefits too. i didnt tell edd about my work pay because its none of their business what my company pays me!! just saying.....

I actually worked for a payroll company before having my baby and dealt with this EDD issue all the time from the employer side. The confusion usually happens because there are three types of employer payments during leave: 1. Integrated - employer pays the difference between PFL and regular wages 2. Supplemental - employer pays a set amount regardless of PFL amount 3. Full continuation - employer pays full wages during leave Just be super clear which one your company does (sounds like integrated from your description). And definitely don't just ignore their request - they'll put your claim on hold until you respond, and could even close it if you wait too long.

by the way i had my baby in 2025 and edd was super slow with everything! they sent me weird questions too but my hr person told me exactly what to say so maybe ask your hr department? they deal with this stuff all the time and probably know exactly what to say back to edd

I just went through this exact same situation last month! EDD sent me that confusing email too when I was on bonding leave. Here's what worked for me: I emailed them back with a clear, simple explanation: "My employer provides integrated parental leave pay that supplements my PFL benefits. This means my company pays the difference between what EDD pays (about 60-70% of wages) and my full salary. The dates of this integrated pay are [your dates]. My hourly rate is $XX.XX, I work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday." I also attached a letter from my HR department that explained their parental leave policy - that really seemed to help! They approved my claim within a week after that. Don't stress too much about it - they're just making sure everything is documented correctly. The integrated pay won't reduce your PFL benefits since it's designed to work together with them.

I just dealt with this exact same request from EDD two weeks ago! They sent me that same confusing email about integrated pay when I was on my maternity leave. Here's what I learned from talking to both my HR department and eventually getting through to an EDD representative: The key is to be super specific in your response. Don't just say "integrated pay" - explain exactly what that means. I wrote back: "My employer provides integrated parental leave benefits that work WITH my PFL benefits. This means EDD pays me approximately 60-70% of my regular wages, and my company pays the remaining 30-40% so I receive my full salary during leave." I also included: - The exact dates of the integrated payments - My regular hourly wage - My normal work schedule (40 hours/week, Mon-Fri) - A statement that these are NOT vacation, sick, or PTO payments They processed my response within 5 business days and my benefits continued without any reduction. The integrated pay is designed to work alongside PFL, not replace it, so you shouldn't see any benefit cuts if you explain it correctly. Good luck - I know how stressful these EDD requests can be!

I went through this same frustrating process when I was on bonding leave earlier this year! EDD's wording in that email is so confusing - I had to read it like 5 times to understand what they were even asking for. Here's what worked for me: I replied with a very straightforward email that said "My employer provides integrated parental leave pay. This means EDD pays me approximately 60-70% of my regular wages through PFL benefits, and my company pays the additional amount needed to reach my full salary. These are NOT sick days, vacation days, or PTO - this is specifically parental leave integration." Then I listed: - Exact dates of the integrated payments - My hourly rate - My normal schedule (hours per week and days) - Gross amount on each pay stub during leave They processed it within a week and didn't reduce my benefits at all. The key is being super clear that it's integrated (working WITH PFL) not replacement pay. Don't overthink it - just be specific and you should be fine!

I'm dealing with something similar right now! My company also offers integrated parental leave and I just got a similar confusing request from EDD. Reading through all these responses is so helpful - it sounds like the key is being really specific about what "integrated" means and emphasizing that it's working WITH the PFL benefits, not replacing them. I'm definitely going to follow the advice here and clearly state that EDD pays 60-70% and my company covers the difference to reach my full salary. It's so reassuring to see that multiple people had their benefits approved without any reductions when they explained it properly. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this community is a lifesaver when dealing with EDD's confusing requests!

I just went through this EXACT same thing last month! EDD's email is so poorly worded - I had to read it multiple times to figure out what they were actually asking for. Here's what worked for me: I sent them a clear email response that said "My employer provides integrated parental leave pay that supplements my PFL benefits. This means EDD pays me approximately 60-70% of my regular wages, and my company pays the remaining difference to bring me to my full salary during leave." Then I included: - The specific dates of integrated payments (like 2/15/2025 - 3/28/2025) - My hourly rate ($XX.XX/hour) - My regular schedule (40 hours/week, Monday-Friday) - Statement that these are NOT vacation/sick/PTO payments but specifically parental leave integration They approved it within 6 business days and my benefits weren't reduced at all! The key is making it crystal clear that your company pay is working WITH the PFL benefits, not replacing them. Don't send all your 2023 pay stubs - that'll just confuse them more. A simple, specific email response should do the trick!

I'm currently going through this same situation and this thread has been incredibly helpful! I just received a nearly identical email from EDD asking about my integrated pay during bonding leave. Based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like the winning formula is to be super specific about what "integrated" means and emphasize that the company pay is working WITH PFL benefits, not replacing them. I'm going to follow the template that several people shared: "My employer provides integrated parental leave pay that supplements my PFL benefits. EDD pays approximately 60-70% of my regular wages, and my company pays the remaining difference to reach my full salary during leave." Then include the exact dates, hourly rate, normal schedule, and clarify that these aren't vacation/sick days but specifically parental leave integration. It's so reassuring to see that multiple people had their claims approved within a week without any benefit reductions when they explained it properly. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this community makes dealing with EDD's confusing requests so much less stressful!

I just went through this exact same situation three weeks ago! EDD's wording in that email is absolutely terrible - I must have read it 10 times before I understood what they were asking for. Here's exactly what I did that got my claim approved within 5 days: I sent them a very clear email response that said "My employer provides integrated parental leave pay that works together with my PFL benefits. This means EDD pays me approximately 60-70% of my regular salary through PFL, and my company pays the additional amount needed to bring me up to my full salary during my bonding leave." Then I made sure to include: - Exact dates of the integrated payments (like 3/1/2025 - 4/15/2025) - My regular hourly wage rate - My normal work schedule (hours per week and which days) - Clear statement that these are NOT sick days, vacation, or PTO - but specifically integrated parental leave payments The most important thing is to emphasize that your company's payments are working WITH your PFL benefits, not replacing them. EDD just needs to verify that you're not getting double-paid for the same wages. Don't overthink it and definitely don't send all your 2023 pay stubs - that will just create more confusion. A straightforward email with those details should resolve it quickly. Good luck!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now and this thread has been incredibly reassuring! I received that same confusing email from EDD about my integrated pay while I'm on bonding leave, and I was honestly panicking about how to respond. After reading everyone's experiences here, I feel so much more confident. It's clear that the key is being very specific about what "integrated" means and emphasizing that the company pay is supplementing (not replacing) the PFL benefits. I'm going to use the template that multiple people have shared: clearly explain that EDD pays 60-70% and my company covers the difference to reach my full salary, include the exact dates and my work details, and make it crystal clear that these aren't vacation/sick days but specifically parental leave integration. It's so encouraging to see that everyone who explained it properly got approved within a week without any benefit reductions. Thank you all for sharing your experiences - this community is amazing for helping navigate EDD's confusing requests!

I went through this same frustrating situation just two months ago! That EDD email is so confusing - I literally had to ask three different people to help me understand what they were asking for. Here's what finally worked for me: I sent them a very straightforward email response that said "My employer provides integrated parental leave benefits that work alongside my PFL benefits. This means EDD pays me approximately 60-70% of my regular wages through the PFL program, and my company pays the additional amount needed so I receive my full salary during bonding leave." I made sure to include: - The exact dates of integrated payments (like 1/15/2025 - 3/1/2025) - My regular hourly rate ($XX.XX/hour) - My normal work schedule (40 hours/week, Monday through Friday) - A clear statement that these payments are NOT vacation, sick leave, or PTO, but specifically integrated parental leave benefits The key thing that seemed to make the difference was emphasizing that my company's payments are working WITH my PFL benefits, not replacing them. EDD just needs to verify that there's no double payment happening. They approved my response within 4 business days and my PFL benefits continued without any reduction! Don't stress too much about it - just be specific and clear in your explanation. You definitely don't need to send all your 2023 pay stubs - that would just confuse them more.

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now! Just got that confusing EDD email yesterday about my integrated pay during bonding leave and I was completely lost on how to respond. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a huge relief - it sounds like the solution is actually pretty straightforward once you know what EDD is looking for. I love how consistent all the advice has been about emphasizing that the company pay is "working WITH" PFL benefits rather than replacing them. I'm definitely going to use the template that multiple people have shared: clearly explain that EDD pays 60-70% of wages and my company covers the remaining difference to reach full salary, include all the specific details (dates, hourly rate, normal schedule), and make it crystal clear these aren't vacation/sick days but specifically parental leave integration. It's so encouraging to see that everyone who explained it properly got approved within a week without any benefit cuts! Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - this thread has completely calmed my nerves about responding to EDD correctly.