CA unemployment agency is better prepared for future recessions, officials say

During the pandemic, Californians seeking unemployment help face massive delays. “We’re in a lot better position” now, one ...

CA recovered $6 billion in COVID-era fraud. It's getting harder to recoup more

The amount of fraud has dropped sharply since the pandemic, but California still faced financial liabilities from the unemployment surge.
Sierra Sun Times

California Employment Development Department (EDD) Invests $3 Million to Support Workers and Businesses Affected by Valero Benicia Refinery Closure

What You Need to Know: California is investing $3 million to support workers and small businesses impacted by the planned ...

California unemployment update: Benefits calculator, schedule for payments

California has one of the largest unemployment insurance programs in the country, paying out benefits to over a million people.
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EDD took $24,000 from LA woman's bank account, accusing her of filing fake unemployment claims

Bonnie Tom is newly married and excited for this next chapter in life. She’s been saving money, maybe to buy a house, but the State of California recently snatched nearly everything she’d saved.
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EDD now allows direct deposit for benefits

UNEMPLOYMENT, DISABILITY AND FAMILY LEAVE BENEFITS FROM THE STATE CAN NOW GET THEIR PAYMENT BY DIRECT DEPOSIT. IT’S AN EFFORT TO CRACK DOWN ON FRAUD. LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LAWMAKERS HAVE PUSHED THE ...