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How Do I Check My Unemployment Benefits with the California Employment Development Department (Edd)?

In a nutshell: An unemployment benefit from the California Employment Development Department is a temporary income for workers who have had their hours reduced or lost their jobs. The amount depends on how much the eligible worker earned in the past 18 months and can range from $40 to $450 per week. Employment benefit applications take about 3 weeks to process, and it's best to read all emails from the EDD (California Employment Development Department) to learn how to check and get your benefits. Continue reading if you've applied; we'll show you how to check your unemployment benefits.

Introduction

An unemployment benefit from the California Employment Development Department is a temporary income for workers who have had their hours reduced or lost their jobs. The amount depends on how much the eligible worker earned in the past 18 months and can range from $40 to $450 per week. Employment benefit applications take about 3 weeks to process, and it's best to read all emails from the EDD (California Employment Development Department) to learn how to check and get your benefits. Continue reading if you've applied; we'll show you how to check your unemployment benefits.

Get an Estimate

Consider using this unemployment benefits calculator to determine how much you can get each week. Note that you won't be able to qualify if you didn't work in the past 18 months. The first step is to select the weekend (Sunday) you're applying for. Tap Next.

Enter Your Gross Wages

Do you still have access to your paycheck stubs? Enter how much you earned for the 1st to the 4th quarter and tap Next Step. If your earnings remain the same, check the box labeled "Check here if wages are the same for each month."

A worker's weekly benefit amount and maximum benefit amount depend on the salary you earned in the base period of your claim. A base period is 12 months, and you must earn at least $1,300 in one quarter. You can refer to this table to determine how much unemployment benefit you will get each week. The more you earned, the higher the benefit.

Check the Estimate

Based on what you entered in the previous step, this is what you are going to get each week. This is only an estimate; the actual amount depends on your eligibility.

Do you already have an account with the EDD? You can also check the status of your claim online. Just sign in to your account.

Enter Your Email and Password to Sign In

Type in the email address associated with your account, along with your password, and tap Log In. Click Forgot Password if you don't remember your login credentials.

Once signed in, you should be able to check the status of the claim. You can also receive important notifications about your claim, monitor eligibility issues, or get the latest payment information.

If there are problems with your eligibility, the California Employment Development Department will get in touch with you via email or mail a Request for Eligibility Information. They may also schedule a phone interview for you.

If you have already received a payment, log in and scroll to the bottom. Look for Claim Summary and View Payment Activity. You can see how each payment is calculated by clicking Details.

Conclusion

Have you already applied for your unemployment benefits with the California Employment Development Department? If not, you can apply online by signing in to your EDD account or by phone. Phone applications are available only from 8 am to 12 noon, excluding holidays. You can also file a claim via fax or mail. Once you've already applied, you can check your payment estimate by using the unemployment benefit calculator above. Are you still having trouble checking your unemployment benefits with the EDD? Don't hesitate to get in touch with Customer Support today.

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