News and Announcements

Disaster Unemployment Assistance now available to workers impacted by winter storms in Butte County

Individuals in Butte County who have been impacted by the severe winter storms, straight-line winds, and mudslides that started on February 21, 2023, are now eligible to file for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits, joining workers in multiple, previously-announced California counties.

Published: 05/31/2023

Disaster Unemployment Assistance now extended to workers impacted by winter storms in Santa Clara County

Individuals in Santa Clara County who have been impacted by the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that started on December 27, 2022, are now eligible to file for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits, joining workers in 14 previously-announced California counties.

Published: 05/31/2023

California’s unemployment rate rose slightly in April 2023

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California’s unemployment rate rose 0.1 percent between March and April 2023 to 4.5 percent1, as the state’s employers added 67,000 nonfarm payroll jobs2 to the economy, according to data released today by the California Employment Development Department (EDD) from two surveys.

Published: 05/19/2023

In recognition of Mother’s Day, EDD celebrates California’s first-of-kind Paid Family Leave Program

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In recognition of Mother’s Day, the Employment Development Department (EDD) is celebrating the ongoing success of California’s historic Paid Family Leave (PFL) program, which allows eligible claimants to receive partial replacement of their work wages while attending to family-related matters, for a period of up to eight weeks. Over nearly 20 years, EDD’s first-of-kind PFL program has paid more than $14 billion in wage replacement benefits on more than 4 million claims so Californians can take time off work to bond with a new child, care for an ill family member, or to help during a family member’s military deployment to a foreign country.

Published: 05/10/2023

Disaster Unemployment Assistance now available to workers impacted by winter storms in three new counties

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Madera, Mendocino, and Mono County workers who have been impacted by the severe winter storms, straight-line winds, and mudslides that started on February 21, 2023, are now eligible to file for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits, joining workers in multiple, previously-announced California counties.

Published: 05/10/2023

EDD awarded $7.5M in funding to create winter storm cleanup and recovery jobs

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The Employment Development Department (EDD) today announces it received a federal grant award of $7.5 million to create new cleanup and recovery jobs in response to winter storms in December 2022 and January 2023 that caused widespread flooding and extensive waterway damage.

Published: 04/28/2023

EDD Awards $7.9 million to Train At-Risk, Underrepresented Youth for Careers in Emergency Services

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The California Employment Development Department (EDD) announced today it has awarded $7.9 million to Public Works Alliance to facilitate the development, implementation, and operations of emergency medical services (EMS) recruitment and training programs across the State of California. These programs aim to recruit disconnected young adults from marginalized and underrepresented communities throughout California who have historically faced significant barriers to employment and community services

Published: 04/27/2023

Seven previously-announced California counties also eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits

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San Bernardino County workers who have been impacted by the severe winter storms, straight-line winds, and mudslides that started on February 21, 2023, are now eligible to file for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits, joining workers in multiple, previously-announced California counties.

Published: 04/21/2023

California’s unemployment rate remains unchanged for March 2023

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California’s unemployment rate stayed constant from February 2023 and remained at 4.4 percent1for March 2023 as the state’s employers added 8,700 nonfarm payroll job2 to the economy, according to data released today by the California Employment Development Department (EDD) from two surveys. February 2023’s initial estimate of a 4.3 percent unemployment rate was revised up by a tenth of a percentage point due to an increase in unemployment.

Published: 04/21/2023

New Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits declared for workers impacted by winter storms in seven California counties

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In seven California counties who have been impacted by the severe winter storms, straight-line winds, and mudslides that began on February 21, 2023 and are continuing, are now eligible to file for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits as part of a new federal disaster benefits declaration.

Published: 04/14/2023

Stockton area EDD Disability Office Moving to New Location

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Employment Development Department’s (EDD) Stockton area Disability Insurance (DI) office is scheduled to briefly suspend operations as it moves to a larger, centrally located facility to provide improved services and assistance to in-person customers. The old office will pause its customer service functions at the end of business on April 13, 2023, and resume at the new location on Monday, May 1, 2023

Published: 04/12/2023

This Cesar Chavez Day, the Employment Development Department highlights valuable support services it offers agricultural workers

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As California recognizes historic labor leader and community advocate Cesar Chavez this weekend, the Employment Development Department (EDD) continues to honor his legacy by providing employment services and other forms of much-needed assistance to farmworkers and their families statewide. EDD invites you to learn more about these important supportive services for California’s agricultural workforce on the Department website, including more information about the state’s agricultural industry, the programs available to its workers, and a video showcasing the valuable contribution of farmworkers to California’s economy.

Published: 03/29/2023

California’s unemployment rate increased in February 2023

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California’s unemployment rate increased by a tenth of a percentage point for the month of February 2023 to 4.3 percent1 despite the state’s employers adding 32,300 nonfarm payroll jobs2 to the economy, according to data released today by the California Employment Development Department (EDD) from two surveys.

Published: 03/24/2023

California Employment Development Department Moves to Aid Silicon Valley Bank Customers

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In response to the appointment of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver of Silicon Valley Bank, the California Employment Development Department (EDD) will take action to ease the burden on companies that did business with the Bank by waiving any penalty for late payroll tax.

Published: 03/10/2023

California’s unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage point in January 2023

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California’s unemployment rate crept up slightly for the month of January 2023 to 4.2 percent despite the state’s employers adding 96,700 nonfarm payroll jobs to the economy, according to data released today by the California Employment Development Department (EDD) from two surveys.

Published: 03/10/2023