California workers would see $ 400 extra in weekly unemployment benefits following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump – but to accelerate the money to the unemployed amid coronavirus-linked economic woes, Govin Newsom said Monday that the state $ 700 million cough cough a week. The state would …
Read More »State lawmakers question EDD officials
California lawmakers questioned state labor officials Thursday amid mounting concerns about the government’s inability to pay unemployment claims that skyrocketed amid widespread trade closings, and learned that decades-old technologies underpin the payment system. During a state legislative hearing on Thursday, the Employment Development Department was portrayed as inept and insensitive …
Read More »Governor Newsom announces plan to expand worker protections
With days to go before extended federal unemployment benefits expire, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Friday his plan to extend protections for workers. As White House and Senate Republicans struggle to devise a solution just days before the $ 600 weekly federal payment runs out, California lawmakers are working to …
Read More »Do you have questions about unemployment in California? We talked to EDD about debit cards, waiting times, how to get benefits during the COVID-19 crisis.
[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) – In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, many have questions about how to get unemployment benefits. California is seeing “unprecedented” numbers during the pandemic with approximately 4.6 million residents applying for unemployment since March 12, according to the latest projections by Governor Gavin Newsom. RELATED: …
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