Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find my company's NAICS Code?

Please visit: https://www.census.gov/naics/

Where do I find my company's California Employer Account Number (CEAN)?

Your CEAN is eight-digits and is used to file your California Employer Payroll Taxes. You can find this number on your DE-9. If you do not know your CEAN, go to https://edd.ca.gov/ or call the Employment Development Department (EDD)

1-888-745-3886. EDD is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

How do I obtain my employee's EDD Customer Number?

The Employee's EDD Customer Number is a unique 10-digit number provided to the employee by EDD. It is NOT the employee's social security number. You may need to ask your employee if they will provide it to you.

FYI: After an employee files a claim for Paid Family Leave, EDD will send you the Notice of Paid Family Leave (PFL) Claim Filed (DE 2503F) to verify the information the employee provided on their claim. Do not forget to complete and return the paper form to the EDD within two working days to verify the information the employee provided on their claim.

Can I have multiple employees on Paid Family Leave and be eligible?

Participating employers may have more than one employee utilizing California's Paid Family Leave program; however, in such situations, funds shall be awarded in increments of $1,000.00 or $2,000.00 per employee utilizing California's Paid Family Leave.

What is the time period to apply?

The grant period is June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026 or until funds run out. If you have employees who were/are on California Paid Family Leave program on or after

June 1, 2024, you may apply.

Is my employee's information safe when we apply for a PFL grant?

We use an encrypted form to protect sensitive information and keep it confidential.