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UnemploymentBot walks you through every step of your California unemployment claim with the Employment Development Department (EDD) so you understand each question, meet every requirement, and get your benefits started fast.

Mistakes on your initial claim can delay or deny your benefits. Get it right.

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Benefits start from the date you file, not the date you were laid off. Every day you wait is money you cannot recover.

$450

Max weekly benefit in California

26 wks

Maximum benefit duration

$40

Minimum weekly benefit

California Unemployment Quick Facts

Agency: Employment Development Department (EDD)
Filing Portal: edd.ca.gov/unemployment/
Phone: 1-800-300-5616
Max Weekly Benefit: $450/week
Benefit Duration: Up to 26 weeks
Max Total Benefits: $11700

How UnemploymentBot helps you file in California

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What UnemploymentBot covers for California

Are you eligible for California unemployment benefits?
Understanding the separation question and what CA looks for
What to report if you worked part-time or did freelance in California
Weekly certification: what each Employment Development Department (EDD) question means
What happens if your employer challenges your CA claim
How to file an appeal if you're denied in California
How California calculates your weekly benefit amount
The waiting week and when your first CA payment arrives

California Unemployment Questions

California pays up to $450 per week for up to 26 weeks. Your actual amount depends on your earnings during the base period. Use our free eligibility checker to get your estimated weekly benefit.

You file through the Employment Development Department (EDD) at edd.ca.gov/unemployment/. You can also call 1-800-300-5616. UnemploymentBot guides you through the entire process step by step.

No. UnemploymentBot provides process guidance based on publicly available Employment Development Department (EDD) rules - the same way TurboTax helps with taxes. For complex legal situations, we'll point you to free legal aid services.

It depends on the circumstances. UnemploymentBot explains California's rules around different separation reasons. Many people who quit for good cause or were fired without misconduct still qualify for CA unemployment benefits.

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