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.
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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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