News and Announcements

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

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

Workers in Amador 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 13 previously-announced California counties.

Published: 02/24/2023

EDD Awards $6.1 Million to Assist Workers Impacted by Farmer John Plant Closure

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The California Employment Development Department (EDD) today announced approval of a $6.1 million funding grant to facilitate specialized employment training and services to assist approximately 2,500 workers impacted by the closure of the Farmer John meatpacking plant in Vernon.

Published: 02/14/2023

English Language Learners to Get Jumpstart Toward Better Careers in High-Demand Industries with Integrated Education Training

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The Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, announces the availability of $18 million in funding to help prepare workers with limited English proficiency for jobs in growing and sustainable regional industries.

Published: 02/13/2023

Disaster Unemployment Assistance now available to workers impacted by winter storms in Alameda, Contra Costa, and Mendocino counties

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Workers in Alameda, Contra Costa, and Mendocino counties 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 nine previously-announced California counties.

Published: 02/06/2023

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

San Mateo County workers 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 eight previously-announced California counties.

Published: 01/31/2023

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

Calaveras County workers 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 seven previously-announced California counties.

Published: 01/26/2023

Disaster Unemployment Assistance has been approved for those impacted by the damaging December and January storms

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Californians in Sacramento, Merced, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and San Joaquin counties who have been impacted by the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that started on December 27, 2022 can now file for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).

Published: 01/23/2023

California’s unemployment rate holds at 4.1 percent for Dec. 2022

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California’s unemployment rate held flat in the month of December 2022 at 4.1 percent1 as the state’s employers added 16,200 nonfarm payroll jobs2 to the economy, according to data released today by the California Employment Development Department (EDD) from two surveys.

Published: 01/20/2023