EDD Resources in Hmong
We are committed to providing vital information to those seeking EDD services and information. Below is a list of EDD forms, publications, and other important resources translated into Hmong.
For questions and more information about our services, contact the program and request a Hmong-speaking interpreter at no cost to you.
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Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance is a program funded by employers. The program provides short-term benefit payments to workers who have lost their job or had their hours reduced through no fault of their own. To learn more about unemployment, visit File for Unemployment – Overview (English).
Note: If you apply for unemployment, tell us your preferred spoken and written language. We’ll record it so that we can provide effective language assistance at no cost.
Here you can find documents translated into Hmong. To view all documents available, visit Unemployment Insurance – Forms and Publications (English).
Fill-In Forms
Employment Development Department Appeal Form (DE 1000M/V)
The DE 1000M can be used by claimants and employers to appeal an eligibility decision made by the Department.
Sample Forms for Viewing Only
Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award (DE 429Z/V)
Provides claimants with specific monetary and eligibility information on their claim.
Notice of Determination and/or Ruling (DE 1080CZ/V)
Mailed to employers and/or claimants. Contains information on a claimant’s eligibility for benefits.
Notice of Determination (DE 1080MON/V)
Mailed to claimants to notify them of their ineligibility for unemployment insurance benefits and information on their appeal rights.
Notice of Unemployment Insurance Claim Filed (Claimant) (DE 1101CLMT/V)
Provides claimants with a copy of their claim information as processed by the Department. This notice also advises claimants of their right to correct errors and/or omissions, and instructions on how to contact the Department.
Unemployment Insurance Application (DE 1101I/V)
This is a sample application for UI benefits to assist claimants whose preferred language is Hmong. The DE 1101I can only be printed and completed in English or Spanish, and either faxed or mailed to EDD to file for unemployment benefits. You can find the application in English or Spanish by visiting Unemployment Insurance – Forms and Publications (English).
Unemployment Insurance Application for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) (DE 1101ID/V)
This is a sample application for UI benefits to assist claimants whose preferred language is Hmong. This application includes the supplemental form for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) if you are unemployed or partially unemployed due to a disaster. The DE 1101ID can only be printed and completed in English or Spanish, and either faxed or mailed to EDD to file for unemployment benefits. You can find the application in English or Spanish by visiting Unemployment Insurance – Forms and Publications (English).
Request for Identity Verification (DE 1326C/V)
Notification advising the claimant that the Department is unable to verify his or her identity and identifying documents must be provided.
Acceptable Documents for Identity Verification (DE 1326CD/V)
List of documents that are acceptable for identity verification.
Notice of Potential Overpayment (DE 1447/V)
Mailed to claimants. Contains information on a potential overpayment where a claimant may have been overpaid UI benefits.
Continued Claim Form (DE 4581CTO/V)
This is a sample of the Continued Claim Form to assist claimants in certifying for UI Benefits. This is a sample only and cannot be printed and mailed to the EDD. Contact EDD (English) if you need a replacement form issued to you to certify for UI benefits.
Notification of Unemployment Insurance Benefits Eligibility Interview (DE 4800/V)
A notice sent to claimants containing the date and time of their telephone interview regarding their eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits.
Employment Development Department (EDD) Customer Account Number (DE 5614/V)
Notice of Requirement to Register for Work (DE 8405/V)
Advises unemployment insurance claimants that they must register for work using CalJOBSSM within 21 days.
Unemployment Insurance Benefits: What You Need to Know (DE 1275B/H)
Helps claimants understand the eligibility requirements that must be met to receive UI benefits.
For Your Benefit: California’s Programs for the Unemployed (DE 2320/H)
Describes EDD services and is issued to individuals by employers.
Unemployment Insurance: File Claims, Payment Information, General Information (DE 2320M/H)
How to file or reopen an unemployment insurance claim, get payment or general claim information, and other resources available at America’s Job Center of California.
Tips for Qualifying for California Training Benefits (DE 2332/H)
A quick overview of California Training Benefits (CTB) eligibility and approval process.
How to Set Up a UI OnlineSM Account (DE 2338H/H)
Fact Sheets
California Training Benefits Program (DE 8714U/H)
An informational sheet, or “EDD Fact Sheet” that provides details on the California Training Benefits (CTB) program.
Important: UI OnlineSM (English) is still the fastest way to file your UI claim. You can also ask questions about your claim using UI Online by selecting Contact Us at the top of your homepage.
Note: If you are getting a phone call from the EDD, your caller ID may show “St of CA EDD” or the UI Customer Service number 1-800-300-5616.
UI Customer Service
Get help with filing a claim by phone, general UI questions, and technical help with online registration, password resets, and EDD Account Numbers.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Pacific time), Monday through Friday, except state holidays (English).
Phone number:
- Vietnamese: 1-800-547-2058
- English:1-800-300-5616. To speak to an interpreter in Hmong, make a request to the representative during your call.
- California Relay Service (711):Provide the UI number (1-800-300-5616) to the operator
- TTY:1-800-815-9387
UI Automated Self-Service Line
Get information on how to file a new claim or reopen an existing claim and your last payment issued. You can also certify for benefits using EDD Tele-CertSM, request copies of your 1099G tax information, and find your local America’s Job Center of California.
Hours: 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Phone number: 1-866-333-4606 (English).
Disability Insurance
Disability Insurance (DI) is a program funded by deductions from employees’ wages. The program provides benefit payments to workers who have a loss of wages when they are unable to work due to a non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. To learn more, visit About Disability Insurance (English).
We currently do not have any documents translated into Hmong. We will provide translated documents as they become available. To view all documents available, visit Disability Insurance – Forms and Publications (English).
The EDD Homepage
Our website is not translated into Hmong. It is possible to go to the EDD homepage and use the Google TranslateSM feature at the bottom of the homepage under Translation.
Important: The Google TranslateSM feature is provided for informational purposes only. The translations may not be exact. Use them as a rough guide. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of translations by the feature and are therefore not liable for any inaccurate information or changes in page formatting resulting from its use. For more information, view the Google Translate Disclaimer.