Help! Filed PFL before SDI after c-section, need to cancel and backdate. What to expect when calling EDD?

Ugh, been there done that! 🤦‍♀️ The whole system is so confusing. When I called, they were actually pretty understanding about the mix-up. Just explain your situation clearly and ask if they can expedite the process. It took about 2 weeks for me once I got everything sorted out.

Here's what you need to do: 1. Call EDD immediately to cancel your PFL claim. 2. File your SDI claim ASAP, explaining the situation and requesting backdating. 3. Gather all relevant documentation (birth certificate, doctor's notes, etc.) 4. Follow up with EDD regularly to ensure your claim is being processed. 5. Keep your HR in the loop about what's happening. The 40-day filing deadline for SDI is usually strict, but they may make exceptions for genuine misunderstandings. Be persistent and polite when dealing with EDD. Good luck!

lol welcome to the wonderful world of California bureaucracy 😂 Seriously tho, don't stress too much. These mix-ups happen all the time. Just be prepared for a lot of hold music when you call!

Quick question - did your HR provide any guidance on how to fix this? Seems like they dropped the ball by not telling you about SDI first.

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone without waiting forever. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM

Pro tip: if you can't get through on the phone, try reaching out to your local state assembly member's office. They often have contacts at EDD and can help expedite things.

OMG this exact thing happend to me last year! I was able to get it fixed but it took forever. Make sure you keep copys of EVERYTHING. The EDD lost my paperwork twice 🙄