This happened to my cousin last year. Turns out there was a glitch in the system that was misreporting employer data. Might be worth asking if theres been any known issues like that recently.

This is such a frustrating situation! I'm dealing with something similar right now. EDD seems to have issues with their employer wage verification system. A few things that might help: 1. Make sure you have documentation showing the exact 40% you received - pay stubs, direct deposit records, anything official 2. If your employer has an HR department, see if they can provide a letter confirming the reduced wages during your leave period 3. Check if there's a specific form for reporting partial wage replacement - sometimes EDD just needs it in their exact format The appeal process is painfully slow, but don't give up! I've heard some people have success reaching out to their state assembly member's office for help navigating EDD issues. They sometimes have direct contacts that can expedite things. Hang in there - you're definitely not alone in this mess! 💪

UPDATE: My payment just came through this morning! It took 8 business days total from submission. Thank you everyone for the reassurance and advice - I was definitely overthinking this. For anyone else transitioning from disability to PFL, just be prepared for this processing gap and budget accordingly if you can!

I'm currently going through this exact same situation! Filed my PFL baby bonding claim on March 24th after my pregnancy disability ended on the 23rd. Still showing pending with no payment date. It's such a relief to see I'm not alone in this - I was starting to worry something was wrong with my claim. Reading everyone's experiences here is really helpful. Sounds like 8-10 business days is pretty normal, so I'm trying to stay patient even though bills are piling up. Thanks for posting this - sometimes you just need to know other people are going through the same stress!

idk if this helps but I had a similar issue and it turned out they had my dates wrong in the system. might be worth double-checking that when you talk to someone

I went through this exact same thing last year! Turns out they had processed my claim as "intermittent leave" instead of "continuous leave" which is why I was only getting paid for individual days. When I finally got through to someone, they had to reprocess the entire claim under the correct leave type. It took about 2 weeks to get the back pay, but I did get everything I was owed. Definitely ask them to verify what type of leave they have you listed under - that might be the issue!

Hey OP, just a heads up - make sure you keep all your documentation, even after you get the denial letter. I had a similar issue and ended up needing to reference old docs months later. Better safe than sorry!

I went through this exact same thing about 6 months ago. My claim vanished from the system right after I exhausted my benefits and I was panicking because I needed that denial letter for my new job. Here's what worked for me: I sent a written request through their Contact EDD form on their website specifically asking for a "Notice of Determination" or denial letter. I included my SSN, claim dates, and explained that my claim disappeared from the online portal. It took about 2-3 weeks but they mailed it to me. Way less stressful than trying to get through on the phone! Also document everything - screenshot your online account showing no active claim before it completely disappears.

Congratulations on your new daughter! I'm actually going through something similar right now - my baby was born in February and I'm planning to take my PFL leave in April when my partner returns to work. Based on what everyone else has shared here, it sounds like the key is definitely waiting until your actual leave start date in May to apply. I've been preparing by gathering all my documents ahead of time - birth certificate, setting up my EDD account, and most importantly, I've already talked to my HR department about the DE2508 form they'll need to complete. One thing I learned from a coworker who did this last year is to send your HR department a friendly reminder email about a week before your leave starts, just to make sure they're ready to fill out their portion quickly. Apparently some companies are faster than others at processing these forms. The 12-month window to use the 8 weeks is actually pretty flexible, so even if there are minor delays, you're not going to lose out on the benefit. Good luck with everything - sounds like you're being really thoughtful about planning this out!

Hey, congrats on your daughter! 🎉 I went through this exact same confusion when my twins were born last year. The timing thing threw me off too because my company's HR kept telling me different things. Here's what actually worked for me: I applied on the very first day I stopped working in June (my babies were born in April). The whole "7-day waiting period" thing you're seeing is for disability benefits, not PFL - totally different program! For bonding leave, you get paid starting from day one if approved. My processing timeline was pretty typical - submitted everything on a Monday, got approval the following Friday (so about 10 business days), and had my first payment by the next Wednesday. Two things that really helped speed things up: 1. I had already gotten a certified copy of the birth certificates ahead of time 2. I gave my manager a heads up two weeks before my leave that they'd need to complete the employer form ASAP The money stress is real when you're planning this stuff out, but honestly the system worked smoother than I expected once I actually started the process. Just resist the urge to apply early - I know it's tempting but it'll just create headaches!