Changes to How You Receive Your Benefit Payments

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Federal benefit programs have ended. However, you may still be eligible for regular unemployment benefits or other support services from the EDD.

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Current Unemployment Statistics

7.5 %

California Unemployment Rate in August 2021

136.3 K

New and Reopened Claims Filed for Week Ending September 25

$ 677 M

Benefits Paid for Week Ending September 25

195.3 K

Backlog of Claims Past 21 Days Pending EDD Action for Week Ending September 25

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Paid Family Leave.
Now up to eight weeks.

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