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Following the recent launch of a shorter, simpler online application for unemployment benefits, the Employment Development Department just released a new online application for disability benefits—another step in modernizing California’s benefit programs and improving the customer experience. The new application has simpler questions and instructions, more help text, and less complex jargon.

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California’s unemployment rate stayed at 5.3 percent and California’s nonfarm payroll jobs increased by 17,700 jobs in April 2025, according to the latest Employment Development Department (EDD) data coming from two separate surveys. April’s job gain follows a revised job loss of 6,800 for March 2025.

What You Need to Know: As we celebrate moms this Mother’s Day, the Employment Development Department reminds Californians of the valuable financial assistance available through the State’s first-in-the-nation Paid Family Leave program. We encourage workers to visit Paid Family Leave for Mothers to learn more, including a video of one mother’s story of her daughter’s support when she needed it most.

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What You Need to Know: California, overtaking Japan, is now the fourth-largest economy in the world, and is the nation’s top state for new business starts. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are 4.2 million small businesses operating in California — employing 7 million workers. During National Small Business Week, California celebrates small businesses’ big impact that helps local communities grow.

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California’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.3 percent despite California’s nonfarm payroll jobs decreasing by 11,600 jobs in March 2025, according to the latest Employment Development Department (EDD) data coming from two separate surveys. March’s job reduction follows a downward revised job loss of 21,800 for February 2025.

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The Employment Development Department (EDD) announced today $28 million for California-based organizations that train young adults to work in agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing, and other growing industries. The funds will help 15 California-based organizations focus on training young adults who face significant barriers to finding good jobs.

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Important Note: The employment data for the month of February 2025 comes from the survey week that included February 12. Data for March is scheduled for release on April 18, 2025. SACRAMENTO — California’s unemployment rate held steady at 5.4 percent1 despite California’s nonfarm payroll jobs2 decreasing by 7,500 jobs in February 2025, according to the latest Employment Development Department (EDD) data coming from two separate surveys. February’s job reduction follows a downward revised job loss of 21,400 for January 2025.

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What You Need to Know: California’s farmworkers are at the heart of its $49 billion agriculture industry. The State is investing $11 million to prepare farmworkers to advance in the industry and obtain good-quality jobs with family-sustaining wages.

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California agriculture is a $49 billion industry generating more than $100 billion in related economic activity. According to data from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the State produces over a third of the country’s vegetables and nearly three-quarters of the country’s fruits and nuts.

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What You Need to Know: Los Angeles County workers, business owners, and self-employed people affected by the California firestorms now have until Tuesday, June 10, 2025, to apply for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). All required documentation to support that the applicant was working or self-employed when the disaster occurred must be submitted within 90 days from the mail date of their notice that states a supporting document is needed.

California’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.4 percent1 in January 2025 while nonfarm payroll jobs remained unchanged from December 2024, according to data released today by the Employment Development Department (EDD) from two separate surveys. January’s job gain follows a post-benchmark, revised job gain of 39,000 for December 2024.

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The Employment Development Department (EDD) is prepared to assist workers who have lost their jobs due to the recent federal layoffs and funding cuts impacting federal contractors. EDD representatives are available to help workers apply for unemployment benefits as well as search for jobs available in state government, and elsewhere throughout the state. A new EDD federal worker webpage provides a collection of helpful resources.

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Los Angeles County workers, business owners, and self-employed people affected by the California firestorms now have until Monday, March 31, 2025, at 10 p.m. to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Small businesses and workers also have until Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to apply for direct financial support from the Los Angeles Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds.

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What You Need to Know: Los Angeles County workers, business owners, and self-employed people who lost their jobs or had their work hours substantially reduced as a result of the California firestorms have until Monday, March 10, 2025, to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).

What you need to know: California’s Life Sciences industry employs 466,888 workers and generates over $414 billion in annual economic output – about 20% of that in the LA Basin alone. With more bioscience and biotechnology patents issued to California companies than any other state, California makes strategic investments to develop the future’s workforce.