Solicitar el Seguro de Desempleo – Información general
Seguro de Desempleo
Si usted está desempleado o le han reducido sus horas de trabajo, es posible que sea elegible para recibir beneficios por desempleo.
Siga los pasos necesarios
Obtenga información sobre cómo ser elegible para los beneficios del desempleo. Después, siga los siguientes pasos para registrarse y solicitar el desempleo, realizar la certificación para beneficios y administrar su solicitud.
Know Your Options
Find out if you qualify for unemployment and learn about the compensation and benefits you could receive.
Note: If you believe that you are misclassified as an independent contractor, we encourage you to apply for benefits. We will determine your eligibility.
Other Benefit Programs
Not eligible for unemployment?
If you’re not eligible for unemployment, you may be eligible for Disability Insurance, Paid Family Leave, or Nonindustrial Disability Insurance.
Other State programs
You may qualify for other State programs to help cover food, housing, and healthcare expenses.
Before You File for Unemployment
Have this important information ready as you prepare to file for unemployment.
- Register and Create an Account
- Information You Need to File a Claim
- File a Claim
- What to Expect After You File a Claim
Reopen a Claim
If you had an active claim and stopped certifying for continued benefits, you can reopen an unemployment insurance claim if it was filed within the last 52 weeks and you have not exhausted your benefits.
Save Time. Apply Online.
Once you register and create an account, file for unemployment online with UI OnlineSM.
Receive Your Benefits
Certifying for unemployment insurance benefits is a critical step to receive your benefit payments. You certify for benefits by providing us your eligibility every two weeks.
- Ways to Certify for Benefits
- Questions Asked to Certify Benefits
- Prepare for Phone Interview
- Report Work and Wages
- Register for CalJOBSSM
Certify with UI Online
Register and create an account with myEDD. You can access your UI Online account to certify for benefits.
Your Account
Manage your unemployment insurance at all stages of your claim. Understand your role and responsibilities in making sure that certifying your benefits is reported accurately, and that you receive the correct amount.
Register and Create an Account
Creating an account is an important step as soon as you qualify for unemployment benefits.
With this account, you can apply for unemployment benefits, reopen an existing claim, and manage a claim.
Additional Resources
Can’t find what you're looking for? View these resources for more information.
- Quick Links
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- UI Online Videos
- UI Forms and Publications
- Labor Market Information