Decoding Recent Events: Release of American Teacher in Russia, Rising US Unemployment, Power Outages Due to Monkey Activity, and Trump's Popularity Surpassing Petro in Colombia

Decoding Recent Events: Release of American Teacher in Russia, Rising …

February 12, 2025
The Employment Development Department (EDD), Paid Family Leave (PFL), and State Disability Insurance (SDI) are essential resources for millions of residents in the state of …
Arch Insurance Releases 2025 Reference Guide on State Disability and Paid Family Leave

Arch Insurance Releases 2025 Reference Guide on State Disability and …

February 12, 2025
Arch Insurance North America released its 2025 State Disability & Paid Family Leave Reference Guide designed to help employers and benefits professionals with key details of …
Check out Ed, Edd n Eddy in the Latest Funko Pop Collection Release

Check out Ed, Edd n Eddy in the Latest Funko Pop Collection Release

February 12, 2025
Cartoon Network’s original ’90s cartoon Ed, Edd n Eddy continues to be a fan favorite. The series induced a love for jawbreakers and introduced the memorable character, Plank. In a …
Legislator Aims to Extend Nevada's Paid Family Leave Law to the Private Sector

Legislator Aims to Extend Nevada's Paid Family Leave Law to the …

February 12, 2025
Assemblywoman Selena La Rue Hatch aims to broaden the scope of paid family and medical leave in Nevada. In 2023, a bill was passed that granted state workers up to eight weeks of …
Sacramento Man Sentenced to 6 Years As Two Found Guilty in $533K California Unemployment Fraud Scheme

Sacramento Man Sentenced to 6 Years As Two Found Guilty in $533K …

February 12, 2025
The EDD (Employment Development Department) aids millions of Californians each year by providing a variety of services designed to help individuals locate suitable employment, …
New Bill Set to Alter Eligibility for Unemployment Benefits

New Bill Set to Alter Eligibility for Unemployment Benefits

February 11, 2025
The State Disability Insurance (SDI) program provides short-term Disability Insurance (DI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits to eligible California workers. Residents who are …
Senators Advocate for Paid Leave Tax Credit Again, Despite Experts Claiming it Doesn't Benefit Majority of Workers

Senators Advocate for Paid Leave Tax Credit Again, Despite Experts …

February 11, 2025
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is a state department responsible for administering benefits, such as State Disability Insurance (SDI), Paid Family Leave (PFL), and …
DOL Guidance: Employers Can't Mandate PTO Usage for Employees Availing FMLA Leave and Paid Statutory Benefits

DOL Guidance: Employers Can't Mandate PTO Usage for Employees Availing …

February 11, 2025
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently clarified the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) substitution rule. This rule explains that employers cannot force employees to utilise …
MetLife Pioneers Addition of Mental Health Resources to New Hampshire's State Paid Leave Program

MetLife Pioneers Addition of Mental Health Resources to New …

February 11, 2025
California, like many other states, offers a paid family leave program that provides financial assistance to individuals who need to take time off work to care for a seriously ill …
Employer FAQs on the Upcoming Implementation of Paid Family Leave in Maryland

Employer FAQs on the Upcoming Implementation of Paid Family Leave in …

February 11, 2025
Maryland is soon going to implement a Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance law (FAMLI) that mandates employers to provide their employees with up to 12 weeks of job-protected paid …
Comparing Colorado's Black Unemployment Rate with the National Average

Comparing Colorado's Black Unemployment Rate with the National Average

February 11, 2025
Navigating the Employment Development Department (EDD) can be challenging, especially during high-demand times. Here are a few tips on how to get through to EDD efficiently. Start …
Reflecting on the Split of Wheeler Dealers' Mike Brewer and Edd China - Years After Their Dispute

Reflecting on the Split of Wheeler Dealers' Mike Brewer and Edd China …

February 11, 2025
The television show Wheeler Dealers experienced a significant change when co-hosts Mike Brewer and Edd China decided to part ways after 13 seasons. The split transpired in 2017 …
February 2025 SSDI: Find Out When the Upcoming Checks Will Be Dispatched

February 2025 SSDI: Find Out When the Upcoming Checks Will Be …

February 11, 2025
Who qualifies for SDI in California? State Disability Insurance (SDI) in California is meant to temporarily replace a certain percentage of wages for individuals unable to work due …
Exploring the Fluctuations in Unemployment Rates

Exploring the Fluctuations in Unemployment Rates

February 11, 2025
Most people who become unemployed in California, are eligible to receive unemployment benefits from the Employment Development Department (EDD). But the process of filing a claim …
Ways You Might Risk Losing Your Social Security Disability Benefits

Ways You Might Risk Losing Your Social Security Disability Benefits

February 10, 2025
In this challenging moment in history where the job market is extremely volatile due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are relying heavily on unemployment …
Exploring the Senate's Consideration of Bills to Augment Unemployment Benefits

Exploring the Senate's Consideration of Bills to Augment Unemployment …

February 10, 2025
During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people found themselves in need of processing claims for unemployment and disability benefits through the California …
Which SSDI Payments are Disbursed Following President's Day?

Which SSDI Payments are Disbursed Following President's Day?

February 10, 2025
The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California provides a number of services to out-of-work residents, including unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and paid …
How Does Your State Rank? Exploring Disability Rates and SSDI Recipients Across the US, with a Spotlight on West Virginia

How Does Your State Rank? Exploring Disability Rates and SSDI …

February 9, 2025
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides critical support for millions of Americans unable to work due to long-term or terminal health conditions. Current data reveals …
Blog Article: Implementing Paid Family Leave for Caregivers: An Urgent Call to Action

Blog Article: Implementing Paid Family Leave for Caregivers: An Urgent …

February 9, 2025
This article features the story of Savy Makalena, a woman who had to put her executive career on hold to care for her elderly parents. She promised her parents that she would …
Qualifying for SSDI Benefits: Key Eligibility Criteria

Qualifying for SSDI Benefits: Key Eligibility Criteria

February 8, 2025
In need of contacting edd and not sure how to proceed? Do you want to know how to get a hold of Paid Family Leave, SDI, PFL, or California unemployment customer service? Wondering …
Reevaluating Paid Time Off Laws: An Urgent Call for Legislators to Reconsider

Reevaluating Paid Time Off Laws: An Urgent Call for Legislators to …

February 8, 2025
Unemployment benefits are a type of monetary assistance provided to individuals who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. These benefits are provided by the …
Discussion: Will Florida Approve Paid Maternity Leave?

Discussion: Will Florida Approve Paid Maternity Leave?

February 8, 2025
New York has introduced a landmark policy, enforcing paid prenatal leave as part of its Paid Family Leave program. This new directive allows pregnant employees to access necessary …
Former Massachusetts Legislator Convicted for Defrauding Pandemic Unemployment Benefits

Former Massachusetts Legislator Convicted for Defrauding Pandemic …

February 7, 2025
Unemployment compensation can be a difficult subject to navigate, especially when dealing with the complexities of contacting the California Employment Development Department …
MGP Unveils Two Cross-Party Bills Targeting Paid Leave and Federal Legislation Cost Tracking

MGP Unveils Two Cross-Party Bills Targeting Paid Leave and Federal …

February 7, 2025
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and her colleagues introduced two new bills focusing on America’s financial wellbeing. The first bill will require full cost consideration of …
Tech Sector Streamlines in 2025: Over 2,000 Tech Jobs Cut in the Bay Area

Tech Sector Streamlines in 2025: Over 2,000 Tech Jobs Cut in the Bay …

February 7, 2025
This article was primarily focused on the looming new round of layoffs in Bay Area tech companies which could potentially result in thousands of job losses. The companies have not …
Accusations of Intimidation and Bullying by Opponents of Paid Family and Medical Leave, According to Lawmakers

Accusations of Intimidation and Bullying by Opponents of Paid Family …

February 7, 2025
The battle surrounding a proposed paid family and medical leave bill in New Mexico is intensifying. Democratic lawmakers Rep. Doreen Gallegos, D-Las Cruces, and Rep. Art De La …
Tech Job Unemployment Increases to 5.7% due to AI Impact

Tech Job Unemployment Increases to 5.7% due to AI Impact

February 7, 2025
Securing benefits or assistance from any government agency can be difficult due to the complexity of the process as well overlooked aspects. In particular, obtaining assistance or …
January US Jobs Report: Unemployment Rate Holds at 4% as 143,000 New Jobs Added by Employers

January US Jobs Report: Unemployment Rate Holds at 4% as 143,000 New …

February 7, 2025
Reaching out to Paid Family Leave (PFL), State Disability Insurance (SDI), or Employment Development Department (EDD) can sometimes be challenging, especially if you’re unsure of …
January sees a slowdown in U.S. job growth while unemployment slightly decreases

January sees a slowdown in U.S. job growth while unemployment slightly …

February 7, 2025
The U.S. Labor Department reported that non-farm businesses in the country added 143,000 new jobs in January. Despite falling short of the 169,000 positions forecasted by Dow …
Edd Kimber Praises Small-Batch Baking with Peanut Butter and Shortbread Cookie Hacks

Edd Kimber Praises Small-Batch Baking with Peanut Butter and …

February 7, 2025
Edd Kimber, the inaugural winner of The Great British Bake Off, recently shared some of his unique ideas for making sweet treats for Valentine’s Day and other occasions that call …
January Sees a Slowdown in US Job Growth; Unemployment Rate Stands at 4.0%

January Sees a Slowdown in US Job Growth; Unemployment Rate Stands at …

February 7, 2025
The original article had a scattergun approach to contact information for various unemployment agencies, which has now been distilled and focused. This revised version provides …
Increase in Unemployment Among Black Men in January as Labor Force Participation Rises

Increase in Unemployment Among Black Men in January as Labor Force …

February 7, 2025
As the Covid-19 pandemic has progressed, a large number of Americans have found themselves unemployed and needing to apply for unemployment benefits. Specifically in California, …
Kris Oyler Honored as Economic Development Leader of the Year in Region 9

Kris Oyler Honored as Economic Development Leader of the Year in …

February 7, 2025
Kris Oyler, CEO of Peak Brewing Co., has received the Ed Morlan Economic Development Leader of the Year award from the board of directors of the Region 9 Economic Development …
January Sees 143,000 New Jobs in the U.S. Economy with 4% Unemployment Rate

January Sees 143,000 New Jobs in the U.S. Economy with 4% Unemployment …

February 7, 2025
The U.S economy witnessed the addition of 143,000 jobs in January, leading to a slight decrease in the unemployment rate to 4%. This significant data was disintegrated and …
Solid Job Gains in January as Canada's Unemployment Rate Declines Again

Solid Job Gains in January as Canada's Unemployment Rate Declines …

February 7, 2025
Navigating through the intricacies of the Employment Development Department (EDD) can be difficult, especially when pertaining to Paid Family Leave (PFL) or State Disability …
Mike Brewer of 'Wheeler Dealers' Responds to Edd China's Criticism

Mike Brewer of 'Wheeler Dealers' Responds to Edd China's Criticism

February 7, 2025
Wheeler Dealers star Mike Brewer has addressed the controversy surrounding his break-up with his on-screen partner Edd China. This comes after a social media post by Brewer …
Interest Costs Incurred by Massachusetts due to $2.5B Unemployment Benefit Mistake

Interest Costs Incurred by Massachusetts due to $2.5B Unemployment …

February 7, 2025
The Baker administration in Massachusetts had mistakenly paid out $2.5 billion in unemployment benefits using federal funds meant for other purposes. Governor Maura Healey …
Proposal Suggests Paid Leave for Mental Health Care of Pilots

Proposal Suggests Paid Leave for Mental Health Care of Pilots

February 6, 2025
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Sen. Marko Liias is using the case of Joseph Emerson, an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot, as an argument for change. In 2023, Emerson was detained after …
Push for Expanded Paid Family Leave by Nevada Legislator

Push for Expanded Paid Family Leave by Nevada Legislator

February 6, 2025
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest state departments offering several services to millions of Californians every year. These services range from job …
Understanding Unemployment Benefits for Federal Employees

Understanding Unemployment Benefits for Federal Employees

February 6, 2025
When dealing with issues regarding Employment Development Department (EDD), many individuals often struggle to find the right contacts or the best way to get a hold of their …
D.C. Unemployment Rate Almost Doubles Amidst Trump's Efforts to Reduce US Government Size

D.C. Unemployment Rate Almost Doubles Amidst Trump's Efforts to Reduce …

February 6, 2025
If you need to apply for unemployment, disability, or paid family leave benefits in California, the Employment Development Department (EDD) is the state agency responsible for …
A Modest Decrease in Unemployment Claims Noticed in Florida as 2025 Kicks Off

A Modest Decrease in Unemployment Claims Noticed in Florida as 2025 …

February 6, 2025
Navigating the California Employment Development Department (EDD) can often be a challenging process for many people. The EDD is responsible for administering unemployment …
Iowa House Committee Progresses Governor Reynolds’ Paid Family Leave Bill: An Insight from Capitol Notebook

Iowa House Committee Progresses Governor Reynolds’ Paid Family Leave …

February 6, 2025
The House State Government Committee voted unanimously to advance Gov. Kim Reynold’ proposal that would provide paid family leave to state employees. The proposal includes four …
Healey's Pledge for Reduced Unemployment Insurance Costs for Businesses: Can We Rely on It?

Healey's Pledge for Reduced Unemployment Insurance Costs for …

February 6, 2025
This article discusses the issues in the employer-funded unemployment insurance system in Boston, Massachusetts. Governor Maura Healey has vowed to reform the flawed system, but …
Essential Compliance Guidelines for Employers in States Offering Paid Family or Medical Leave

Essential Compliance Guidelines for Employers in States Offering Paid …

February 6, 2025
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) supports many states’ prohibitions on employers mandating employees to use PTO, vacation or sick time while receiving Paid Family Leave …
Last Week's Unemployment Applications Ascend to 219K; Layoffs Still Considerably Low

Last Week's Unemployment Applications Ascend to 219K; Layoffs Still …

February 6, 2025
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) provides a range of services to millions of Californians under Unemployment Insurance (UI), State Disability Insurance (DI), …
A 10.6% Reduction in Cyprus Unemployment Recorded in January

A 10.6% Reduction in Cyprus Unemployment Recorded in January

February 6, 2025
The EDD (Employment Development Department) is the California state department responsible for administering unemployment insurance, disability insurance, paid family leave, and …
Last Week Sees US Unemployment Applications Reach 219K; Layoffs Still Comparatively Low

Last Week Sees US Unemployment Applications Reach 219K; Layoffs Still …

February 6, 2025
More Americans submitted unemployment claims in the last week, even though the labor market remains robust and the rate of layoffs are fairly low. According to the Labor …
Marginal Increase Noted in U.S. Weekly Unemployment Claims

Marginal Increase Noted in U.S. Weekly Unemployment Claims

February 6, 2025
In the state of California, many people rely on the Employment Development Department (EDD) to receive benefits after a job loss, while they are on disability, or when they are …
Ranking the U.S States with the Most Unemployed Residents as Jobless Rates Soar

Ranking the U.S States with the Most Unemployed Residents as Jobless …

February 6, 2025
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has recently reported a rise in the national unemployment rate from December 2023 to December 2024. The unemployment rate, adjusted seasonally, …
Pavan Kumar Joshi Revolutionizes Security Measures for Unemployment Benefit Payments

Pavan Kumar Joshi Revolutionizes Security Measures for Unemployment …

February 6, 2025
The Fiserv EDD project, spearheaded by Pavan Kumar Joshi, was a groundbreaking initiative aimed at creating a more secure and efficient system for unemployment benefit …
January Unemployment Rate Declines to 4%, Reports CSO

January Unemployment Rate Declines to 4%, Reports CSO

February 6, 2025
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) released new data indicating that the national unemployment rate dropped to 4% in January, a decrease from the revised 4.5% rate in December. …
Hershey Suggests Postponing Anticipated Paid Family Leave Amid Financial Constraints

Hershey Suggests Postponing Anticipated Paid Family Leave Amid …

February 5, 2025
Sen. Stephen S. Hershey Jr., a Republican leader from the Upper Shore, has proposed that the state delay implementation of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program …
Progress Made by Iowa Legislators on Bills Pertaining to Paid Family Leave and Pesticide Corporations

Progress Made by Iowa Legislators on Bills Pertaining to Paid Family …

February 5, 2025
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) is a service that provides assistance to employees and job seekers. It is responsible for administering unemployment …
Can You Receive Unemployment Benefits Alongside Social Security Benefits?

Can You Receive Unemployment Benefits Alongside Social Security …

February 5, 2025
Regardless of the type of assistance required, be it from the Employment Development Department (EDD), State Disability Insurance (SDI), Paid Family Leave (PFL) or unemployment …
Progress for Gov. Reynolds' Paid Family Leave Bill

Progress for Gov. Reynolds' Paid Family Leave Bill

February 5, 2025
Legislation to provide paid family leave to Iowa state employees has made progress, as the House State Government Committee has voted to advance Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ …
House Approves Revised Bill to Reduce Unemployment Benefit Period

House Approves Revised Bill to Reduce Unemployment Benefit Period

February 5, 2025
A piece of legislation aiming to cut the duration of unemployment benefits from 24 to 20 weeks, House Bill 131, appears set to navigate successfully through the House. On its …
Legal Insights: Is Hiring a Lawyer Necessary for Acquiring Social Security Disability Benefits?

Legal Insights: Is Hiring a Lawyer Necessary for Acquiring Social …

February 5, 2025
This article discusses how one can qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and the processes involved. For eligibility, a person must meet the definition …
Can the Paid Parental Leave for Iowa State Workers Bill Surpass the House Committee?

Can the Paid Parental Leave for Iowa State Workers Bill Surpass the …

February 5, 2025
Navigating through the process of obtaining Paid Family Leave (PFL) can seem daunting. One common concern is the challenge of attempting to contact the Employment Development …
'EU Economy Teetering on the Edge: Trump's Tariffs May Ignite Unemployment Crisis and Stifle Growth'

'EU Economy Teetering on the Edge: Trump's Tariffs May Ignite …

February 5, 2025
Communicating successfully with the Employment Development Department (EDD) can be a challenging task due to the high number of active and potential beneficiaries. However, several …
The 4 Best and Worst States for Social Security Disability Benefits Delays: What You Need to Know

The 4 Best and Worst States for Social Security Disability Benefits …

February 5, 2025
Navigating through unemployment services can indeed be a challenge, particularly in this current climate. It’s crucial to be informed and prepared when trying to contact the …
Exploring the States with the Largest Unemployment Disparities in the African American Community

Exploring the States with the Largest Unemployment Disparities in the …

February 5, 2025
The EDD, or Employment Development Department, is an essential resource for California residents facing unemployment. Whether it’s due to layoffs, disability, or the need for …
Indiana Man Exploits Evansville Addresses to Defraud State Unemployment Insurance

Indiana Man Exploits Evansville Addresses to Defraud State …

February 5, 2025
James Henley, a resident of Greenwood, Indiana, was sentenced to a ten-year prison term by a federal judge for a vast fraudulent scheme. This fraudulent scam involved the …
Prioritizing Unemployment and Empowerment: Insights from Delhi's First-Time Voters

Prioritizing Unemployment and Empowerment: Insights from Delhi's …

February 4, 2025
In an era where accessibility has become a pivotal feature of an organization, the Employment Development Department (EDD) is working diligently on evolving its customer service. …