Employment Development Department State of California
Who: Financial resources from the State of California for both employees and employers affected by the COVID-19 virus, businesses (employers) can receive financial help as well as employees.
What: The resource is to provide employees with unemployment benefits, allowing the to keep their current job, and avoid financial hardships. The employers benefit because they can minimize or eliminate the need for layoffs, keep employees trained for when conditions improve and avoid costs of recruiting, hiring, and training new employees. Individuals must see the website below for additional information and forms to mail in to the state to receive help.
Phone Numbers: Employers call Work Sharing Program at 916-464-3343 or EDD Special Claims at 916-464-3300
