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Perspective | Why Iowa Needs to Join Other States in Requiring Paid Maternity Leave

Perspective | Why Iowa Needs to Join Other States in Requiring Paid …

Iowa should consider changing the state’s laws when it comes to parental leave. At present, companies in Iowa with more than four employees are obliged to provide up to eight weeks …

Arizona Mexican Mafia Members Face 50 Charges in COVID-19 Unemployment Assistance Scam

Arizona Mexican Mafia Members Face 50 Charges in COVID-19 Unemployment …

Getting in touch with the Employment Development Department (EDD) can sometimes be complicated and frustrating. EDD is a department that provides a variety of support services to …

Exploring the South Dakota Counties with the Greatest Unemployment Rates

Exploring the South Dakota Counties with the Greatest Unemployment …

The Employment Development Department (EDD) of California plays a crucial role in providing financial aid to unemployed individuals, or those who are unable to work due to …

Editorial: A Closer Look at N.J. Paid Family Leave Controversy

Editorial: A Closer Look at N.J. Paid Family Leave Controversy

The Republican party has levied criticism against a certain tax as regressive, an unusual stance given the party’s history of supporting tax cuts for higher income individuals. The …

Potential System Glitch May Compel Oregon Family to Sell Home due to …

Navigating through the complexities of unemployment services in the state of California can be challenging. Unfortunately, the task of getting a hold of someone at the state’s …

March Sees Midland Unemployment Rate Fall to 2.6%

March Sees Midland Unemployment Rate Fall to 2.6%

The topic of this article is to provide guidance on how to reach a representative or agent of the Employment Development Department (EDD), whether it’s about unemployment benefits, …

In-depth Overview of State-wise Maternity Leave Regulations

In-depth Overview of State-wise Maternity Leave Regulations

The EDD (Employment Development Department) is a critical resource for numerous Californians, providing assistance with unemployment insurance, job assistance, and disability …

Efforts Underway to Revamp CT's Disability Pension System for the First Time in Many Years

Efforts Underway to Revamp CT's Disability Pension System for the …

California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) is responsible for managing the State Disability Insurance (SDI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) programs. These programs provide …

Lancaster City's Wish You Well Bakery Transforms into Edd’s & Flo’s Artisan Bakery Café

Lancaster City's Wish You Well Bakery Transforms into Edd’s & Flo’s …

Edd’s & Flos Artisan Bakery Café recently opened its doors in downtown Lancaster, housed at 47 N. Queen St. The bakery, originally named Wish You Well Bakery, was rebranded and …

Ongoing Layoffs in Bay Area as Hundreds More Jobs Axed by Tech …

It is well-known how challenging it can be to get in contact with the California Employment Development Department (EDD). This article aims to provide guidance on the best …

Government and Hospitality Sectors Fuel Dip in County Unemployment …

California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) is responsible for administering several key programs including Unemployment Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Paid Family …

Start of Early Voting for May City Elections Commences on Monday

Start of Early Voting for May City Elections Commences on Monday

Navigating through the bureaucratic landscape for needed benefits is often a complicated process. Paid Family Leave (PFL), in particular, can be difficult to access and understand. …

Florida's Unemployment Rate Reaches a Two-Year High, According to Department of Commerce Report

Florida's Unemployment Rate Reaches a Two-Year High, According to …

Florida’s unemployment rate has risen to 3.2%, equating to its highest level in two years. This concluded a three-month stability at 3.1%, denoting a minor shift in the employment …

March Sees Job Growth in California Despite Maintaining Highest Unemployment Rate Nationwide

March Sees Job Growth in California Despite Maintaining Highest …

Navigating through the EDD system can oftentimes feel like a Herculean task. You might face issues reaching out to the EDD due to a multitude of reasons. High call volumes, …

Slight Increase in Ohio's Unemployment Rate Amidst Job Addition and Growing Number of Job Seekers

Slight Increase in Ohio's Unemployment Rate Amidst Job Addition and …

California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) operates numerous programs, offering services for job seekers, employers, and workers. EDD provides temporary financial …

Teachers Forced to Accumulate Sick Days and Plan Pregnancies Around Summer Break Due to Insufficient Paid Parental Leave in Schools

Teachers Forced to Accumulate Sick Days and Plan Pregnancies Around …

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is a state agency offering several beneficial programs to Californians. These programs encompass unemployment insurance, disability …

Job Growth in March Spearheaded by South Bay, Signaling Bay Area's Economic Recovery

Job Growth in March Spearheaded by South Bay, Signaling Bay Area's …

California is the first state in the US to offer Paid Family Leave (PFL) to employees, which allows people to take time off from work to care for seriously ill family members or …

Ex-Sacramento Boss Files Lawsuit Against Punch Bowl Social Alleging Dismissal Due to Family Leave

Ex-Sacramento Boss Files Lawsuit Against Punch Bowl Social Alleging …

Attempting to get in touch with the Employment Development Department (EDD) can often be a frustrating and time-consuming endeavor. However, understanding the correct steps to take …

Understanding the Diminishing Labor Shortage and the Positive Implications of Rising Unemployment

Understanding the Diminishing Labor Shortage and the Positive …

Construction employment is starting to recover from the labor shortage experienced over the last few years. There’s been a consistent increase in local hiring paced at nearly 1,000 …

Where to Vote in San Angelo: A Guide to Early Voting Starting this Monday

Where to Vote in San Angelo: A Guide to Early Voting Starting this …

The Employment Development Department (EDD) of California provides a variety of services to individuals and businesses affected by the economy in the state. One of the primary …

Trenton Budget Hearing: NJ Labor Department Officials Delve into Unemployment Benefits

Trenton Budget Hearing: NJ Labor Department Officials Delve into …

In California, the Employment Development Department (EDD) manages the State Disability Insurance (SDI) programs, and Paid Family Leave (PFL). These programs are designed to …

Do NDIS Reforms Consider Whitegoods as Disability Aids? Let's Find Out

Do NDIS Reforms Consider Whitegoods as Disability Aids? Let's Find Out

The government of Australia has introduced a new bill that aims to bring the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) back on track . In the midst of concerns regarding the cost …

Understanding Supplemental Disability Insurance

Understanding Supplemental Disability Insurance

Millions of Americans each year find themselves unable to work due to illnesses or injuries. For these individuals, understanding their insurance coverage is critical, particularly …

Will California Recover the $55B Overpaid in Unemployment Claims?

Will California Recover the $55B Overpaid in Unemployment Claims?

Navigating the system of California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) can be challenging, especially when it comes to getting support through the Paid Family Leave (PFL) …

Upcoming Increase in Costs for Temporary Disability and Family Leave Benefits for Employees

Upcoming Increase in Costs for Temporary Disability and Family Leave …

New Jersey workers are likely to face increased costs for family leave and temporary disability taxes in 2025 due to a projected shortfall in the state fund providing these …

March Sees Minnesota Adding 11,000 Jobs and 3,000 Workers

March Sees Minnesota Adding 11,000 Jobs and 3,000 Workers

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has reported that the state saw robust job and labor force growth in March. The overall state added 11,000 …

Trial to Commence for Michigan Doctor Charged with $400,000 Disability Insurance Fraud Scheme

Trial to Commence for Michigan Doctor Charged with $400,000 Disability …

An Oakland County doctor is set to face a trial concerning eight felony charges in connection with an alleged $400,000 disability insurance fraud. Attorney General Dana Nessel’s …

Circuit Court Set to Review Case of Doctor Allegedly Receiving Disability Benefits While Employed

Circuit Court Set to Review Case of Doctor Allegedly Receiving …

Navigating the processes and policies associated with the Employment Development Department (EDD), State Disability Insurance (SDI), and Paid Family Leave (PFL) can be complicated, …

Nationwide Expansion of Social Security Benefits: An Update

Nationwide Expansion of Social Security Benefits: An Update

The article explains the process of contacting the Employment Development Department (EDD) in California. This has been notably challenging recently due to the escalation of …

Trial to commence for Oakland County physician accused of $400K disability insurance fraud scheme

Trial to commence for Oakland County physician accused of $400K …

A licensed osteopathic physician, Dr. Rainna Furnari Brazil, is scheduled to stand trial in Oakland County on the charges of fraudulent disability insurance claims. Brazil, a …

Goldman Sachs Suggests Potential Rise in U.S. Unemployment Figures with Accurate Count of Illegal Immigration

Goldman Sachs Suggests Potential Rise in U.S. Unemployment Figures …

The Economic Development Department (EDD) in California governs unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and Paid Family Leave (PFL). Connecting with the EDD can sometimes …

California Struggles with Billions in Debt from Unemployment Benefit Payments

California Struggles with Billions in Debt from Unemployment Benefit …

Unemployment insurance offers temporary financial assistance to individuals who are unemployed through no fault of their own. In California, this service is provided by the …

Highlighting Charles County Businesses during Economic Development Week

Highlighting Charles County Businesses during Economic Development …

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) offers a variety of services to job seekers and employers across the state. These services include unemployment insurance, …

Bay Area Economy Impacted by Hundreds of New Job Cuts in Tech Industry

Bay Area Economy Impacted by Hundreds of New Job Cuts in Tech Industry

Contacting the California Employment Development Department (EDD) can be a challenging task, but there are a few strategies to ease the process. Here is a step-by-step guide on how …

Possible Impacts of NDIS Reforms on Living Arrangements for People with Disabilities: Is the Choice Still Theirs?

Possible Impacts of NDIS Reforms on Living Arrangements for People …

The Living with Disability Research Centre at La Trobe University in Australia has raised concerns regarding the state of disability housing in the country. A news report recently …

Wilsonville Woman's Struggle: Months Without Unemployment Benefits - Is There an Easier Way?

Wilsonville Woman's Struggle: Months Without Unemployment Benefits - …

The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California provides financial assistance to people faced with unanticipated income loss in the form of Paid Family Leave (PFL), State …

Top Disability Insurance Options for Self-Employed Individuals

Top Disability Insurance Options for Self-Employed Individuals

The modern work environment leans heavily towards freelance and self-employed jobs, which makes it critically important for these individuals to plan for future financial needs. …

Suggested State Budget Features Paid Prenatal Leave

Suggested State Budget Features Paid Prenatal Leave

Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget includes an innovative benefit for expectant mothers - paid leave for prenatal care. If the budget is approved, it would make New York the …

Making Professional Development More Interactive with Learning Labs

Making Professional Development More Interactive with Learning Labs

Teachers have a challenging role, expected to be content experts, differentiation wizards, and social and emotional specialists. To deal with these, teaching needs to be considered …

Producer Alleges Termination from Al Roker's Company for Defending Black Employees

Producer Alleges Termination from Al Roker's Company for Defending …

Renowned animated series producer, Bill Schultz, has lodged a lawsuit against renowned television personality, Al Roker, and his production company Al Roker Entertainment and its …

Surprising Outcomes as Educators Integrate AI into the Classroom

Surprising Outcomes as Educators Integrate AI into the Classroom

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that Outmatch, formerly known as Chequed.com, Inc., a nationally recognized provider of predictive and data-driven technology …

Tragically, 30,000 Individuals Passed Away Awaiting Disability Verdicts from Social Security in Fiscal 2023

Tragically, 30,000 Individuals Passed Away Awaiting Disability …

In fiscal 2023, 30,000 individuals died while awaiting decisions on their Social Security disability claims, as reported by Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley. The matter …

Indeed: The U.S Stands Alone Globally in Not Providing Paid Maternity or Parental Leave

Indeed: The U.S Stands Alone Globally in Not Providing Paid Maternity …

Navigating the California Employment Development Department (EDD) can sometimes prove challenging due to the various services it offers. Many individuals often struggle with how to …

Disability Service Fined $1.8m Over Burn-Related Death

Disability Service Fined $1.8m Over Burn-Related Death

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is an integral department that handles a gamut of services related to unemployment, disability, paid family leave, and more. As such, …

Kathy Hochul, Governor, Broadens Paid Family Leave for Prenatal Care

Kathy Hochul, Governor, Broadens Paid Family Leave for Prenatal Care

For many Californians, contacting the Employment Development Department (EDD) can be a frustrating experience. The volume of calls and inquiries the EDD receives daily is large, …

$1.8m Fine Imposed on Disability Service Following Fatal Bath Burns Incident of a Woman

$1.8m Fine Imposed on Disability Service Following Fatal Bath Burns …

Navigating the system of unemployment benefits can be daunting. This is particularly applicable when it comes to California’s Employment Development Department (EDD), a division …

Mandatory Registration and Its Potential Threat to Participant Choice in the NDIS

Mandatory Registration and Its Potential Threat to Participant Choice …

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia is undergoing a review, with one of the main proposals being the mandatory registration of all service providers, a …

CBS Colorado Investigation Discovers Over 1,200 Colorado Residents Delayed Unemployment Benefits Due to Integrity Holds

CBS Colorado Investigation Discovers Over 1,200 Colorado Residents …

The recent update from Colorado’s unemployment office indicates that while 114,400 people are unemployed in the state, there are only 47,981 active unemployment claims. Out of this …

Preview of Rutgers 2024 Running Back: Big Ten's Top Rusher Returns for a Repeat Performance

Preview of Rutgers 2024 Running Back: Big Ten's Top Rusher Returns for …

Navigating the systems of Employment Development Department (EDD), State Disability Insurance (SDI), and Paid Family Leave (PFL) can be challenging. These three agencies under …

CBS Colorado's Investigation Uncovers 2,800 Coloradans Struggling with 'Integrity Holds' Unemployment Money Delays

CBS Colorado's Investigation Uncovers 2,800 Coloradans Struggling with …

A recent report showed that 2.5% of active unemployment claims in Colorado, or approximately 1,208 people, were stuck in program integrity holds, awaiting the review of their …

Indeed, The U.S. Stands Alone in Not Offering Paid Parental Leave

Indeed, The U.S. Stands Alone in Not Offering Paid Parental Leave

The issue of parental paid leave is a contentious issue in the United States. Currently, the U.S. mandates 12 weeks of unpaid leave annually for parents of newborn or newly adopted …

Declining UK Economy: Trends in Illness, Poverty, Unemployment, and Unstable Inflation Rates - Live Business Updates

Declining UK Economy: Trends in Illness, Poverty, Unemployment, and …

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is the largest tax collection agency in California responsible for managing the State Disability Insurance (SDI) programs and also …

Third Annual Doctoral Student Research Poster Symposium to be Held at Lee University

Third Annual Doctoral Student Research Poster Symposium to be Held at …

Lee University’s Helen DeVos College of Education is gearing up for its 3rd annual Doctoral Student Research Poster Symposium on April 24. The symposium, scheduled from 5:30-6:30 …

Juno Launches Unprecedented Child Disability Insurance in the U.S.

Juno Launches Unprecedented Child Disability Insurance in the U.S.

Over 100,000 children develop serious illnesses or disabilities yearly in the United States. This scenario creates an overwhelming financial burden for families, as unexpected …

Juno Unveils Revolutionary Child Disability Insurance in the U.S., Providing a Safety Net for Parents' Unmet Financial Risks

Juno Unveils Revolutionary Child Disability Insurance in the U.S., …

Juno, a public benefit corporation, has become the first company in the U.S to offer Child Disability Insurance. Announced today, the coverage will be offered through employers and …

Proposed New York Legislation Advocates for Paid Family Leave Amid Perinatal Grief

Proposed New York Legislation Advocates for Paid Family Leave Amid …

Emily Doring, director of the Western New York Perinatal Bereavement Network, understands the devastating toll of perinatal grief from personal experience. Recognizing the physical …

Aggers hits the mark: How contemporary woke terminology is negatively impacting sports

Aggers hits the mark: How contemporary woke terminology is negatively …

The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California provides support to individuals who have lost their jobs, are sick or injured, providing Paid Family Leave (PFL) and State …

Indeed, The US Stands Alone on Paid Parental Leave Policy

Indeed, The US Stands Alone on Paid Parental Leave Policy

Whitney Phinney, from Centennial, Colorado, is one among many who struggle with balancing parenting and career responsibilities. Working for a company with over 50 employees, US …

Four Energy Transition Projects in New Mexico Receive $5.9M Funding

Four Energy Transition Projects in New Mexico Receive $5.9M Funding

For those seeking to obtain benefits like unemployment, disability, or paid family leave (PFL) in California, knowing how to get through to the Employment Development Department …

WNBA Mock Draft 3.0: Kamilla Cardoso Surprisingly Rates No.2 and Angel Reese Drops below the Top 5

WNBA Mock Draft 3.0: Kamilla Cardoso Surprisingly Rates No.2 and Angel …

With the WNBA Draft coming up, a final mock draft brings out some surprises. The odds point towards Indiana Fever taking Caitlin Clark, while Kamilla Cardoso’s national …

How the Ticket to Work Program Opens Doors for Individuals with Disabilities

How the Ticket to Work Program Opens Doors for Individuals with …

The Ticket to Work (TTW) Program offers a lifeline for those who have experienced health-related work cessation. Part of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the TTW …

Unemployment Rate in Turkey Drops to Almost a Decade Low

Unemployment Rate in Turkey Drops to Almost a Decade Low

In February, data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) revealed that the unemployment rate in Türkiye dipped to 8.7%, hitting a four-month low. This figure shows a …

Turkey's Unemployment Rate Declines to 8.7 Percent in February

Turkey's Unemployment Rate Declines to 8.7 Percent in February

According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) data released on Monday, the unemployment rate in Turkey has dropped to 8.7% in February, indicating a decrease of 0.3 …

Who Will Receive the SSDI Payment on April 17, 2024?

Who Will Receive the SSDI Payment on April 17, 2024?

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is a key contact point for many different queries related to unemployment in California, including getting information about …

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