On July 6, 2026, the Employment Development Department (EDD) announced a $9.75 million Regional Coordination Project grant for career-training partnerships across California. EDD’s Regional Coordination Project announcement identifies 10 awardees
On June 8, 2026, the Employment Development Department (EDD) announced $5 million in Farmworkers Advancement Program awards for five California organizations. EDD’s Farmworkers Advancement Program announcement states that each organization
Unemployment benefits require you to look for work each week, and the search is also the route back into a role that fits your skills. Step back into the workforce
Unemployment benefits require you to look for work each week, and the search is also the route back into a role that fits your skills. Step back into the workforce
Under normal circumstances, self-employed, freelance, contract, and gig workers usually are not eligible to receive unemployment benefits because they don’t pay into their state’s unemployment fund. Self-employed workers may be
California’s unemployment application has four stages: confirming you meet the eligibility criteria, gathering your work and identity records, filing through UI Online, and completing the EDD’s phone interview. This overview
If the EDD has denied your unemployment claim, you have the right to appeal, and the notice you received states your deadline. An attorney is not required to file one.
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Losing an appeal is rough, but it is not always the end of the road. Read about how we successfully reversed a judge’s decision through a Board Appeal.
Losing an appeal is rough, but it is not always the end of the road. Read about how we successfully reversed a judge’s decision through a Board Appeal.
Losing an appeal is rough, but it is not always the end of the road. Read about how we successfully reversed a judge’s decision through a Board Appeal.
