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It's perfectly fine to take your Paid Family Leave (PFL) for baby bonding right before your son's first birthday. California law allows you to take this leave anytime within the first 12 months after birth, so starting a week before his birthday is completely within your rights. You will still be eligible for the full 8 weeks of PFL benefits as long as you start the leave before your child turns one. Your job protection depends on a few factors though: If you're covered by FMLA/CFRA (which applies if you work for an employer with 5+ employees and you've worked there for at least a year with 1,250+ hours), you'll have job protection for 12 weeks total between any pregnancy disability leave and baby bonding leave. If you've already used some FMLA/CFRA time for pregnancy disability or other reasons, you might have less protected time remaining, but you'd still get the full PFL benefits payment for 8 weeks. When you apply, just make sure to submit your claim no earlier than the first day of your leave but no later than 41 days after your leave begins. Have your child's birth certificate ready as supporting documentation.
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Anyone else feel like they need a degree in bureaucracy just to navigate this system? I swear, dealing with EDD is harder than my actual job 🤣
Chapter 1: How to Decipher EDD's Cryptic Messages Chapter 2: The Art of Infinite Hold Times Chapter 3: What to Do When Your Claim Vanishes Into the Void
Don't forget Chapter 4: Advanced Techniques for Keeping Your Sanity While Waiting for a Response 🧘♀️
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I'm in the same boat. Been waiting for 6 weeks now. This whole system is a joke. They expect us to live on air while they take their sweet time?
Preach! 👏 The government doesn't care about us little people.
Have you guys tried contacting your local representatives? Sometimes they can help speed things up.
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Here's a detailed breakdown of what you need to do: 1. Gather all your pre-military employment documents: - W-2 forms - Pay stubs (especially ones that show SDI deductions) - Tax returns 2. Collect your military service documents: - DD-214 - Any other discharge papers 3. Write a clear, concise letter explaining your situation and why you're submitting these documents. 4. Make copies of EVERYTHING. Never send originals. 5. If submitting online: - Scan all documents at high quality (300 DPI minimum) - Save as PDFs with clear file names - Check file size limits on the submission portal 6. If mailing: - Use a trackable shipping method - Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you want confirmation 7. Follow up within 2 weeks if you don't hear back. Remember, persistence is key. Don't be afraid to call multiple times or escalate if needed. Good luck!
Wow, this is super helpful! Thanks for taking the time to write all this out. I'm feeling a bit less overwhelmed now.
Saving this comment for future reference. Solid advice right here! 👍
Rami Samuels
Anyone know if there's been any recent changes to the paid family leave process? I heard they were trying to streamline things but clearly that hasn't happened yet.
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Haley Bennett
•I think they're still using systems from the stone age tbh. No real improvements that I've seen.
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Douglas Foster
Pro tip: if you can, go to their office in person. Sometimes face-to-face is the only way to get answers.
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Nina Chan
•This! I did this and got my issue resolved in one day after weeks of nothing.
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