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March 2013
- California’s unemployment rate decreases to 9.6 percent; Nonfarm payroll jobs increase by 41,200
- California’s unemployment rate unchanged at 9.8 percent; Nonfarm payroll jobs increase by 1,700
- State is Soliciting Proposals for $4 Million in Veterans’ Employment-Related Assistance Program Goals
- State of California to launch new, redesigned online job system
- California’s employment and unemployment data for January will be released on Friday, March 22
- California’s unemployment rate unchanged at 9.8 percent
February 2013
- $19 million state grant will help 2,500 unemployed California workers find jobs in high-growth industries
- State grant of more than $300,000 will open the way to careers in high-growth industries for 70 laid-off workers in Marin County
- $2.5 million grant will assist more than 460 laid-off workers in the Central Valley to re-enter the workforce
January 2013
- Legislation extends deadlines for federal unemployment extension benefits; Benefits for 400,000 Californians will continue uninterrupted
- 2013 CEAC Veterans Employer of the Year Announcement Flyer and Nomination Form
December 2012
- End of Federal Extensions of Unemployment Benefits as Congress Continues to Discuss Fiscal Cliff Issues (Updated December 28, 2012)
- Estimated 400,000 Californians will see termination of federal extensions for unemployment benefits at the end of the year impacted individuals are advised on additional services
November 2012
- Employers Warned About Phishing Scheme (Updated November 21, 2012)
- As a result of Proposition 30, the 2012 and 2013 California Personal Income Tax (PIT) Withholding Schedules have been replaced. See the FAQ – 2012 California Withholding Schedule — Proposition 30 Changes page for information on the schedules.
- California’s unemployment rate decreases to 10.1 percent; Nonfarm payroll jobs increase by 45,800
- End of the year set to bring end to federal extensions of unemployment benefits. An estimated 400,000 Californians face sudden stop in assistance
- Job fair in San Diego continues Governor’s initiative of matching veterans with employers and jobs; New online tool to help vets navigate benefits also launched
- Job fair in Los Angeles continues Governor’s initiative of matching veterans with employers and jobs; New online tool to help vets navigate benefits also launched
October 2012
- New UI Claims Totals Follow Typical Quarterly Pattern
- Job fair in Sacramento continues Governor’s initiative of matching veterans with employers and jobs
- Job fair in Woodland Hills continues Governor’s initiative of matching veterans with employers and jobs
- EDD Blasts Bogus News Report on California’s Jobless Claims, Demands Immediate Retraction
September 2012
- Find out if you’re eligible for a tax credit or free tax help by using the WEb Connector Calculator.
- California’s unemployment rate decreases to 10.6 percent; Nonfarm payroll jobs increase by 12,000 (Updated September 21, 2012)
August 2012
- Labor Day 2012: California Leading the Nation in Job Growth; Jobs in demand in the state and regionally are also highlighted
- Job fair in Santa Ana continues Governor’s initiative of matching veterans with employers and jobs
July 2012
- State grant will provide training and employment assistance to 150 dislocated workers in the city of Richmond
- Ambition trumps disability for these future leaders; Students gather for 21st Annual Youth Leadership Forum
- $1.1 million grant will help 140 laid-off Solyndra workers in the East Bay move into high-demand jobs
- $2 million EDD grant provides training and reemployment services in Silicon Valley to 300 laid-off Solyndra workers
- $900,000 state training grant offers a path to a brighter future for 180 workers who have lost their jobs in Merced County
June 2012
May 2012
- New federal requirements for long-term unemployed to continue receiving unemployment benefits; Includes in-person office appointments for job services and eligibility assessment
- Job fair in Ontario continues Governor’s initiative of matching veterans with employers and jobs
- California’s unemployment rate decreases to 10.9 percent (Updated May 18, 2012)
- FED-ED extension for unemployment benefits will end soon in California
March 2012
- FED-ED Extension Benefits: Improving California economy could lead to the end of FED-ED unemployment extension benefits in the months ahead. The Extended UI Benefits FAQs have been updated with additional information.
- Demand for unemployment benefits in 2012 may lessen but should remain high
February 2012
January 2012
December 2011
- Legislation extends deadlines for federal unemployment extension benefits for two months. Benefits for 1.1 million Californians will continue uninterrupted
- 1.1 million unemployed Californians will be impacted if Congress and the President do not agree to continue federal unemployment extension benefits
- Updates to Form 1099G – Report of Taxable Unemployment Compensation Payments FAQs (Updated December 15, 2011)
November 2011
- Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) Tax Increases on Wages Employers Paid in 2011
- San Carlos EDD office is moving to Menlo Park
- Keep Your Home California: A mortgage assistance program that may help those on unemployment.
- EDD completes transition from checks to new EDD Debit Cards
October 2011
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July 2011
June 2011
- California’s unemployment rate decreases to 11.7 percent (Updated June 17, 2011)
- California Receiving $839 Million to Help Enhance Unemployment Program (Updated June 17, 2011)
- State grant will help 170 laid-off workers in Stanislaus County get jobs in high-growth industries (Updated June 14, 2011)
- $6 million in new grants will help veterans move quickly into high-demand jobs and careers with a future
(Updated June 14, 2011)
May 2011
- Telephone Conference Call regarding May 2011 Budget Revision (Updated May 13, 2011)
- Effective May 5, 2011 the EDD Web-CertSM application is now available.
- Roseville Connections One-Stop reopens at new location (Updated May 4, 2011)
April 2011
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