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The EDD Media Services office provides the latest news releases and information for English- and Spanish-language media. For media inquiries, contact us at 1-916-654-9029 or by email.
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- To view our progress on the California State Auditor reports, visit EDD Audit Progress Report.
- For an overview of our actions and accomplishments in 2023, review our 2023 Year in Review Report (PDF).
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Latest News Releases
California Celebrates 20 Years of Paid Family Leave with Families and Community Partners
7/1/2024
California Employers Gained 43,700 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs in May 2024
6/21/2024
Direct Deposit is Now Available for Unemployment, Disability, and Paid Family Leave Benefit Payments
6/17/2024
EDD Celebrates Dads this Father’s Day by Highlighting California’s Paid Family Leave Program
6/12/2024
California Invests in the Success of the Farmworkers Advancement Program
5/31/2024