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Unemployment benefits are here to help support you and your family while you find a new job and develop your career. Follow these steps to register and apply for unemployment, certify for benefits, and manage your claim. Find out if you qualify for unemployment and learn about the benefits you could receive.
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If you have lost your EDD Customer Account Number, call us...
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You can reapply for a new claim if you earned enough wages in the last 18 months and are still unemployed or working part time. Apply online, and we will notify you when your new claim is processed. This usually takes two to three weeks. For more information, refer to the unemployment benefit calculator.
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If you have lost your EDD Customer Account Number, call us at 1-800-300-5616 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific time), Monday through Friday, except on state holidays. UI Online is the fastest way to file for unemployment or reopen your claim, certify for benefits, and get up-to-date claim and payment information.
The effective date of your UI claim is based on the date you file your claim online or the date you first contact the Employment Development Department (EDD). The effective date determines your base period, and as a result, your benefit amount. A base period is a 12-month period of earnings, divided into quarters.
UI Online is a fast, convenient, and secure way for Unemployment Insurance (UI) customers to access claim information, certify for benefits*, and manage their claims 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Phone: 800-300-5616
Enroll in Employer Services. This is an online service offered by the Employment Development Department (EDD) for employers to manage claims related to their business. It is a fast, convenient, and secure way for employers to manager payroll tax accounts and unemployment insurance claims online. Launch service.
States set eligibility rules for unemployment benefits. Select your state on this map to find the eligibility rules for unemployment benefits. You may be able to file online or by phone. To qualify for benefits, many states require that you: Earned at least a certain amount within the last 12-24 months. Worked consistently for the last 12-24 ...
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