Apply for Unemployment Insurance in the State of California Online using this service.
Unemployment Insurance (UI) is an employer paid program that provides partial income replacement when you become unemployed or have your hours reduced and meet all eligibility requirements.
FAQs
What are the eligibility requirements to file Unemployment Insurance Claim in the State of California?
To receive Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit payments in California, you must meet all eligibility requirements when filing a claim and when certifying for benefits.
When filing for UI benefits in California, you must have earned enough wages during the base period to establish a claim, and be:
- Totally or partially unemployed.
- Unemployed through no fault of your own.
- Physically able to work.
- Available for work.
- Ready and willing to accept work immediately.
- Actively looking for work.
A base period is a specific 12-month term the EDD uses to see if you earned enough wages to establish a UI claim.
How much UI claim can I receive in the State of California?
In the state of California, your weekly UI benefit amount can range from $40 to $450 per week. The California Economic Development Department will verify your eligibility and wage information to determine your weekly benefit amount (WBA).
You can also get an estimate using this UI calculator.
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