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Sep 21, 2020 · Governor Gavin Newsom held a press conference today with an update on EDD, unemployment, the coronavirus and California wildfires. EDD is taking a 2-week pause on accepting new claims in...
Aug 20, 2021 · California has averaged more than 111,000 new jobs a month since February, recovering about 58% of the 2.7 million jobs lost in March and April of 2020 after Gov. Gavin Newsom issued the nation’s first statewide stay-at-home order because of the coronavirus.
May 22, 2020 · California's unemployment rate rose to a record 15.5% in April, which is a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the state’s Employment Development Department (EDD).
Jul 23, 2021 · SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration on Thursday announced a major change in how the state pays unemployment benefits, potentially unlocking payments for up to 100,000 people who have gone weeks or months without assistance.
Jan 22, 2021 · By ADAM BEAM. Published 8:04 PM PDT, January 21, 2021. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is reporting a surge in coronavirus unemployment claims last week for independent contractors, gig workers and the self-employed — the category of benefits blamed for much of the state’s fraudulent payments.
Update on customer service enhancements Sacramento – Unemployment benefits for Californians out of work or working reduced hours since this historic pandemic began now total $63.9 billion – helping support families and sustain businesses during this COVID-19 created crisis.
Jan 12, 2021 · unemployment rate rose quickly in March 2020, and by April 2020 it had greatly surpassed its previous peaks observed during and just after the Great Recession. This spike in unemployment
