Employer Overview - State Disability Insurance Programs
General information for employers and self-employed/independent contractors about Disability Insurance (DI), Paid Family Leave (PFL), Voluntary Plan, Workers’ Compensation, SDI Online, and the Disability Insurance Elective Coverage (DIEC) program.
SDI Online
Note: Employers are unable to submit PFL-related information using SDI Online. Employers should return the Notice of Paid Family Leave (PFL) Claim Filed (DE 2503F) by mail.
Employer General Information
Elective Coverage (Self-Employed/Independent Contractor)
- About the Elective Coverage Program
- Benefit Amounts
- Eligibility
- How to Apply for DIEC
- Legal Aid at Work Misclassified Workers’ Guide to Applying for California Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave. (Available in English, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese.)
Forms and Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave Benefits
Find DI Information for You
Register for myEDD
Creating an account is an important step in this process. With myEDD, you can apply for Disability Insurance and manage your claim in SDI Online.
Additional Resources
Can’t find what you are looking for? View these DI and PFL resources for more information.
- General SDI Information
- SDI FAQs
- Forms and Publications
- SDI Online Tutorials and Videos
- Self-Service Options
- Contact SDI