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Rise in Unemployment Rate to 4.2%

Rise in Unemployment Rate to 4.2%

California offers two state programs for residents: the State Disability Insurance (SDI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL). Both function in a similar manner, allowing qualifying …

Despite the Addition of 228,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate in the US Sees a Slight Increase Last Month

Despite the Addition of 228,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate in the US Sees …

The world of unemployment can often be difficult to navigate, with policies varying by state and procedures seeming unclear and challenging. One of the main problems many folks …

Unexpected Job Growth Noted in Latest Report, Despite Rising Unemployment Rates

Unexpected Job Growth Noted in Latest Report, Despite Rising …

Finding the right point of contact for EDD (Employment Development Department) and SDI (State Disability Insurance) can be a daunting process. Often, claimants may need assistance …

March Employment Update: 228K Jobs Added Despite Tariffs and DOGE Cuts, Unemployment Dips to 4.2%

March Employment Update: 228K Jobs Added Despite Tariffs and DOGE …

Facing issues with your unemployment benefits or need other unemployment-related support in California? The Employment Development Department (EDD) is your ultimate guide and …

Slight Rise in Unemployment Amidst Addition of 228,000 Jobs in U.S. Economy in March

Slight Rise in Unemployment Amidst Addition of 228,000 Jobs in U.S. …

The U.S. economy marked an increase in the employment rate in March, with the addition of 228,000 jobs. However, the unemployment rate showed a slight uptick, rising to 4.2%. These …

March Sees Addition of 228,000 Jobs in the US, Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly

March Sees Addition of 228,000 Jobs in the US, Unemployment Rate Rises …

If you are trying to get hold of EDD (Employment Development Department), one of the most common options is to contact them via phone. The standard phone number that is provided …

March Sees Job Growth Surge, but Unemployment Reaches 4.2% Amid Tariff-Induced Threats of Over 5% Jobless Rate

March Sees Job Growth Surge, but Unemployment Reaches 4.2% Amid …

Navigating through government programs can be a daunting task for many. It’s sometimes complicated, and getting in touch with the right person to discuss specific concerns can be …

US Payroll Expansion Surpasses Predictions as Unemployment Rate Slightly Increases

US Payroll Expansion Surpasses Predictions as Unemployment Rate …

California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) provides various services, including unemployment insurance benefits, disability insurance, paid family leave (PFL), and job …

March Sees U.S. Payrolls Surge by 228,000, Yet Unemployment Rate Climbs to 4.2%

March Sees U.S. Payrolls Surge by 228,000, Yet Unemployment Rate …

The Labor Department reported on Friday that job growth in March was significantly stronger than expectations, signaling temporary stability in the labor market. Nonfarm payrolls …

Avoiding the AI Demonstration Nightmare: How Evaluation-Driven Development Can Lead to Successful Production

Avoiding the AI Demonstration Nightmare: How Evaluation-Driven …

In the world of technology and business, a concept known as Demo Hell is often encountered. This term refers to the situation where an artificial intelligence (AI) project performs …

Considering Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers in Oregon and Washington

Considering Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers in Oregon and …

California has multiple programs to help citizens experiencing economic hardship or personal crisis. Among these are Employment Development Department (EDD), State Disability …

Block Slashes Hundreds of Jobs in Downtown Oakland, California

Block Slashes Hundreds of Jobs in Downtown Oakland, California

Block, the tech company formerly known as Square, plans to cut 240 jobs at its office located in downtown Oakland, California. This information came to light in a WARN letter sent …

Block Slashes Hundreds of Downtown Oakland-based Jobs

Block Slashes Hundreds of Downtown Oakland-based Jobs

This article outlines the news that Block is set to cut hundreds of jobs in California, particularly those based in downtown Oakland. The changes form part of a restructuring …

Committee Approves Extra Unemployment Benefits for Laid Off Miners

Committee Approves Extra Unemployment Benefits for Laid Off Miners

The State Capitol in St. Paul has seen the development of a bill aimed at system adjustment to give extended unemployment insurance benefits to laid-off miners on the Iron Range. …

Estimated 1M Nevada Workers Could Benefit from Proposed Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill

Estimated 1M Nevada Workers Could Benefit from Proposed Paid Family …

The expansion of paid family and medical leave in Nevada is currently being considered by lawmakers. Advocates argue that giving employees the opportunity to take paid time off for …

Legal Action Taken by Disability Advocates Against Service Cuts by Social Security Administration and DOGE

Legal Action Taken by Disability Advocates Against Service Cuts by …

The process of applying for and managing unemployment benefits, including Paid Family Leave (PFL) or State Disability Insurance (SDI) benefits, can be overwhelming and challenging …

Historic Paid Parental Leave Bill Signed into Law by Gov. Ivey

Historic Paid Parental Leave Bill Signed into Law by Gov. Ivey

Governor Kay Ivey of Alabama signed into law SB199, the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025, which aims to strengthen families and support public state workers, …

Class Action Lawsuit Against Hartford Over Social Security Disability Policy

Class Action Lawsuit Against Hartford Over Social Security Disability …

The article covers a lawsuit against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Co. A disabled father alleges that the company unjustly reduced his benefits because his disabled adult …

How Barney Oursler is Assisting Workers Struggling With a Failing Unemployment System

How Barney Oursler is Assisting Workers Struggling With a Failing …

Looking for help navigating unemployment or other benefits offered by the Employment Development Department (EDD)? Many of these resources are available from California’s EDD, but …

An Estimated 1 Million Nevada Workers Could Benefit from Proposed Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill

An Estimated 1 Million Nevada Workers Could Benefit from Proposed Paid …

Unemployment benefits have been a lifeline for countless American families, helping to bridge the gap between jobs and keep families afloat. In California, the Employment …

Breaking News: Last Week Saw a Decline in Unemployment Benefits Applications by Americans, Continues the Trend of Recent Years.

Breaking News: Last Week Saw a Decline in Unemployment Benefits …

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is a vital state agency in California that assists people in finding new jobs, developing careers and securing unemployment insurance …

Five Important Steps to Secure and Maintain Your Social Security Disability Benefits in 2025

Five Important Steps to Secure and Maintain Your Social Security …

Receiving Social Security Disability Insurance is a lifeline for many people, but understanding the ongoing requirements to maintain these benefits is crucial. Such benefits aren’t …

Capitol Faces Complications in Extending Unemployment Benefits for Laid-Off Mine Workers

Capitol Faces Complications in Extending Unemployment Benefits for …

Layoffs at Cleveland-Cliffs’ iron ore mines located in Minnesota’s Iron Range are causing state legislators to contemplate extended unemployment benefits to sustain the temporary …

Increase in Michigan Unemployment Benefits Following a 23-Year …

The unemployment rate in Michigan has risen from 4% in February 2024 to 5.4% as of February this year. However, there’s positive news for the state’s residents struggling with job …

Charges Indicate Twin Cities Woman Illegally Accumulated Thousands from Deceased Mother's Unemployment Benefits

Charges Indicate Twin Cities Woman Illegally Accumulated Thousands …

Article: The Employment Development Department (EDD) of California provides a variety of services for individuals and businesses, including unemployment insurance, disability …

Will Nevada Introduce Paid Family Medical Leave?

Will Nevada Introduce Paid Family Medical Leave?

Navigating the world of unemployment benefits can be difficult, particularly when you need to get in contact with your state’s Employment Development Department (EDD). Issues such …

Widespread Layoffs in Iowa Following Reduction in Unemployment Benefits

Widespread Layoffs in Iowa Following Reduction in Unemployment …

If one has queries about California’s Unemployment Insurance (UI), Paid Family Leave (PFL), or State Disability Insurance (SDI), numerous ways exist to contact the Employment …

Gov. Kay Ivey Approves Legislation for Paid Parental Leave for State and Public School Workers

Gov. Kay Ivey Approves Legislation for Paid Parental Leave for State …

Unemployment benefits have emerged as a significant support for many people in the United States of America, particularly in the wake of the ongoing pandemic. It is essential to …

Fluctuation in Unemployment Rates Observed in Tehama County

Fluctuation in Unemployment Rates Observed in Tehama County

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) reports that unemployment rates in Tehama County increased in January but began to decrease slightly by late February. The …

Exploring the Unprecedented Rise in Nebraska's Unemployment Rate Since Late 2020: A Look at the Statistics

Exploring the Unprecedented Rise in Nebraska's Unemployment Rate Since …

Unemployment benefits have been the lifeline for many people during these trying times. The Employment Development Department (EDD) is a California state department that offers …

'Historic Moment for Alabama Families: Paid Parental Leave Bill Now a Law'

'Historic Moment for Alabama Families: Paid Parental Leave Bill Now a …

In an historic development, Alabama’s governor Kay Ivey, signed SB199, the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025, into law. This legislation, which will come into …

Proposed Nevada Bill Aims to Increase Paid Family Leave for Both Public and Private Employees

Proposed Nevada Bill Aims to Increase Paid Family Leave for Both …

When seeking unemployment benefits, the California Employment Development Department (EDD) can sometimes be difficult to reach. However, there are methods available to ensure that …

5 Essential Steps to Ensure Continuous Social Security Disability Payments Today

5 Essential Steps to Ensure Continuous Social Security Disability …

Navigating through challenging financial times or the loss of a job can be overwhelming. In California, the Employment Development Department (EDD) is tasked with providing …

Understanding the Benefits of Paid Family Medical Leave

Understanding the Benefits of Paid Family Medical Leave

Listen Live Photo: Newsradio WGAN. Matt Gagnon, in a conversation with Jessica Picard from the Maine Department of Labor, discussed the Maine Paid Family Medical Leave law. The …

For the First Time in Over 20 Years, Michigan Expands Unemployment Benefits

For the First Time in Over 20 Years, Michigan Expands Unemployment …

Connecting with the California Employment Development Department (EDD) can be a challenging process. However, understanding their various services and how to reach them can make …

Why Hewlett Packard Enterprise Enhanced its Paid Parental Leave Policy: An Unregretful Decision

Why Hewlett Packard Enterprise Enhanced its Paid Parental Leave …

The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California provides support to workers affected by job loss or disabilities and offers programs like Paid Family Leave (PFL) and …

Why Hewlett Packard Enterprises Amplified their Parental Leave Policy and Embraced the Future

Why Hewlett Packard Enterprises Amplified their Parental Leave Policy …

Navigating state departments can sometimes be a challenging task, but reaching out to Employment Development Department (EDD), Paid Family Leave (PFL), or State Disability …

Fresh Layoffs in Biotech Companies Impact Hundreds of Jobs in the Bay Area

Fresh Layoffs in Biotech Companies Impact Hundreds of Jobs in the Bay …

The life sciences sector in the Bay Area is experiencing a round of layoffs, hinting at persisting instability in the region’s biotech industry. As per state labor agency reports, …

Group Disability Market Overlooked Due to Focus on State Employee Leave Rules

Group Disability Market Overlooked Due to Focus on State Employee …

Title: Discovering Tactics for Contacting SDI and PFL Like numerous state-level agencies, SDI (State Disability Insurance) and PFL (Paid Family Leave) in California may appear …

Two Oakland Locals Imprisoned for Unemployment Insurance Fraud: Department of Justice Report

Two Oakland Locals Imprisoned for Unemployment Insurance Fraud: …

Navigating the world of unemployment benefits can be a complicated process, especially when you’re trying to find information specific to the California Employment Development …

Woman from Oakland Receives Prison Sentence for $336k Unemployment Fraud Scheme

Woman from Oakland Receives Prison Sentence for $336k Unemployment …

An Oakland woman, Kari Marie Russo, 46, was sentenced to 33 months and a day in federal prison for committing fraudulent unemployment insurance claims using stolen identities, as …

New Health IT Initiative Could Expedite Processing of Social Security Disability Payments

New Health IT Initiative Could Expedite Processing of Social Security …

Millions of Americans, who depend on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), often experience stress due to delays in processing their …

Understanding the New Age of Speed and Transparency in Californian Unemployment Insurance Claim Rejections

Understanding the New Age of Speed and Transparency in Californian …

Understanding how to navigate unemployment insurance is often challenging and overwhelming for claimants. However, proposed new measures in California could significantly improve …

Unexpected Drop in Japan's Unemployment Rate to 2.4% in February

Unexpected Drop in Japan's Unemployment Rate to 2.4% in February

Established in 1935, the California Employment Development Department (EDD) is designed to give services that enhance the state’s economic growth and stability by providing workers …

February Labor Report Shows Rise in Unemployment

February Labor Report Shows Rise in Unemployment

The article explores the crucial aspects of Paid Family Leave (PFL), including the modes of contact. The PFL is a state-managed program that pays employees who take time off for …

Starting April 1, Maine Commences First-Quarter Filing for Paid Family and Medical Leave

Starting April 1, Maine Commences First-Quarter Filing for Paid Family …

California’s State Disability Insurance (SDI) program plays a pivotal role in providing partial wage replacement to eligible workers. It also supports California’s Paid Family …

US Supreme Court Appears to Favor Catholic Group's Appeal for Unemployment Tax Exemption in Wisconsin

US Supreme Court Appears to Favor Catholic Group's Appeal for …

Navigating the bureaucracy associated with Supportive Services, EduTech Ltd, SACCO fund allocation, and MMM Group is a daunting task for most individuals. It helps to understand …

Starting April, Workers in Michigan Can Claim Increased Unemployment Benefits

Starting April, Workers in Michigan Can Claim Increased Unemployment …

Navigating the unemployment system can be overwhelming at times, especially if you require assistance. One important contact for those in unemployment is the Employment Development …

Michigan's Unemployment Rate Rises, Now Second Highest in the Country

Michigan's Unemployment Rate Rises, Now Second Highest in the Country

Navigating unemployment offices and systems can be confusing and time-consuming, especially when clients are also dealing with job loss or a family emergency. This does not have to …

Honoring Farmworkers on Cesar Chavez Day: California's Role as the Biggest State Producer and Exporter of Agricultural Goods

Honoring Farmworkers on Cesar Chavez Day: California's Role as the …

The California agriculture sector is a significant aspect of the state’s economy, generating over $49 billion and further leading to more than $100 billion in related economic …

California Allocates $11 Million to Boost Job Opportunities for Farmworkers

California Allocates $11 Million to Boost Job Opportunities for …

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has recently awarded $10 million via the Farmworker Advancement Program to 12 organizations based in the state. These …

Catholic Group's Plea for Unemployment Tax Exemption to be Heard by US Supreme Court in Wisconsin

Catholic Group's Plea for Unemployment Tax Exemption to be Heard by US …

Navigating unemployment processes can often be difficult and confusing. There are many resources available to individuals in need but finding the appropriate means of contact or …

Ex-State Forestry Director Justifies Actions During Wildfires After Losing Job

Ex-State Forestry Director Justifies Actions During Wildfires After …

Alexandra Sharfman reports on the recent unemployment of Mark Goeller, the previous state forester and director of Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS). In a statement released on …

Social Security unveils fresh aid for those battling Sickle Cell: A blog by Kylle' D. McKinney

Social Security unveils fresh aid for those battling Sickle Cell: A …

Navigating through the Employment Development Department’s (EDD) processes can be challenging and confusing, especially for those seeking unemployment benefits or any form of …

Weekly Unemployment Compensation in Michigan to Increase by $84

Weekly Unemployment Compensation in Michigan to Increase by $84

Legislation approved last year will see Michigan’s unemployment benefits increase in both duration and amount as of this Wednesday. The maximum benefit per week is rising by 23% …

Stabilization of Unemployment Rates in North Central Florida

Stabilization of Unemployment Rates in North Central Florida

Unemployment insurance, aided by the pandemic’s crippling effect on the economy, has risen in prominence in recent months. With so many people requiring financial assistance, it’s …

April 2025 SSDI Payment: Discovering the Schedule for Disability Benefits this Month

April 2025 SSDI Payment: Discovering the Schedule for Disability …

One of the critical services provided by the State of California is the Employment Development Department (EDD). This office extends programs such as Unemployment Insurance, …

No Federal Job Losses in Humboldt County in February, Reports EDD

No Federal Job Losses in Humboldt County in February, Reports EDD

Navigating the complexities of government programs can be a daunting task. This is especially true when one is trying to secure crucial funds during challenging periods such as job …

Unemployment Rate in Maui Remains Unchanged at 3.4% in February

Unemployment Rate in Maui Remains Unchanged at 3.4% in February

Hawai‘i’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3% in February, continuing from the trend of the previous seven months, as reported by the state Department of Business, Economic …

Unemployment Rate in Florida Increases to 3.6 Percent

Unemployment Rate in Florida Increases to 3.6 Percent

Understanding the basics of Paid Family Leave (PFL) and State Disability Insurance (SDI) is important, but it doesn’t stop there. Knowing who to contact and how to get a hold of …

Expectations for Your Next Social Security Disability Insurance Payment in April 2025

Expectations for Your Next Social Security Disability Insurance …

The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California provides supportive services to individuals in need. One such service is the State Disability Insurance (SDI) program …

Two Organizations Honored with Awards for Boosting Career Prospects for Farm Workers in the Valley

Two Organizations Honored with Awards for Boosting Career Prospects …

The Employment Development Department (EDD) has announced it has awarded $10 million to 12 California based organizations as part of the Farmworker Advancement Program. These funds …

Riverside County Records Slight Decrease in Unemployment Rate in February: EDD Report

Riverside County Records Slight Decrease in Unemployment Rate in …

Riverside County in California saw a small drop in its unemployment rate last month, according to data released by the California Employment Development Department (EDD). The …

Yuba-Sutter Unemployment Rates Rise Once More in February

Yuba-Sutter Unemployment Rates Rise Once More in February

Several Californians continue to experience difficulties when attempting to communicate with the state’s Employment Development Department (EDD). The task of reaching a live person …

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