How do I file PFL in California?
How to File a Paid Family Leave (PFL) Claim by Mail
- Visit Online Forms and Publications and order a form online. A form will be mailed to you.
- Obtain the form from your physician/practitioner or employer.
- Visit an SDI Office.
- Call 1-877-238-4373. California Relay Service (711) – Provide the PFL number (1-877-238-4373)
Can I apply for PFL online?
The fastest and easiest way to file a Paid Family Leave (PFL) claim is online, using SDI Online.
How long is PFL in CA?
8 weeks
You may receive PFL benefits for up to 8 weeks within any 12-month period for care, bonding, or military assist claims. You can break up your eight weeks. You don’t have to take PFL all at once.
How much does PFL pay in California?
If eligible, you can receive approximately 60 to 70 percent of your weekly salary (from $50 to $1,357). Your employer may allow you to use vacation, sick, paid time off, or other leave to supplement your PFL benefits to receive up to 100 percent pay.
How long does PFL take to process in CA?
How soon will I receive my first benefit payment after I submit my completed claim form? Most benefit payments are issued within two weeks after the EDD receives a properly completed claim online or by mail.
Can I apply for PFL in advance?
You can file your claim as early as nine days before your leave starts or as late as 49 days after your leave starts. However, if you miss the 49-day deadline, you will lose your right to collect benefits. For that reason, it is best to file your claim as soon as possible.
How do I get EDD forms?
Step 1: Get Your Claim Form
- Ordering a form online to have it mailed to you.
- Getting the form from your physician/practitioner or employer.
- Visiting an SDI Office.
- Calling 1-800-480-3287 to request a paper form by mail.
When should I file for PFL?
Submit your claim no earlier than the first day your family leave begins, but no later than 41 days after your family leave begins, or your claim is considered to be late and you may lose benefits.
How much does ca pay for PFL?
California PFL pays claimants approximately 60 to 70 percent of their weekly salary, with a maximum of $1,357 per week. Employers may allow workers to use vacation, sick, paid time off, or other leave to supplement their PFL benefits to receive up to 100 percent pay.