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Nevada Assembly Approves Legislation to Broaden Paid Leave Benefits for Employees

Nevada Assembly Approves Legislation to Broaden Paid Leave Benefits …

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) comprises several divisions, one of which is the Paid Family Leave (PFL) program. Effective placement amongst these programs …

Why a Prominent AI CEO Forewarns Potential Mass Unemployment Due to Technological Advancements

Why a Prominent AI CEO Forewarns Potential Mass Unemployment Due to …

Getting a hold of the Employment Development Department (EDD), Paid Family Leave (PFL), and State Disability Insurance (SDI) in California sometimes feels like a Herculean task. …

Legislative Assembly Approves Bill for 12 Weeks of Paid Family and Medical Leave

Legislative Assembly Approves Bill for 12 Weeks of Paid Family and …

In an attempt to seek clarifications or to address issues surrounding their unemployment claims, many people often find it hard to contact the California Employment Development …

How a Democrat Aided Nebraska Republicans in Diluting Voter-Supported Paid Sick Leave

How a Democrat Aided Nebraska Republicans in Diluting Voter-Supported …

The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California provides a range of services to millions of residents. From handling unemployment benefits to processing disability …

Exploring College Majors with the Best Job Opportunities Amid Rising Unemployment Rates

Exploring College Majors with the Best Job Opportunities Amid Rising …

The process of reaching the Employment Development Department (EDD) can be daunting. Often, individuals find themselves on hold for hours, or navigating through a complex automated …

June 2025 SSDI Payments: Learn the Schedule for Social Security Disability Benefits

June 2025 SSDI Payments: Learn the Schedule for Social Security …

The Employment Development Department (EDD) manages claims for Unemployment Insurance (UI), State Disability Insurance (SDI), and Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits. These benefits …

Visual Representation of States with the Most Significant Rise in Unemployment

Visual Representation of States with the Most Significant Rise in …

Are you experiencing difficulty contacting the California Employment Development Department (EDD)? There are avenues that you can take to reach this useful resource, but it does …

Hospitality Jobs Slow to Return in Buncombe Co., Maintaining its Position with the 2nd Highest Unemployment Rate in NC

Hospitality Jobs Slow to Return in Buncombe Co., Maintaining its …

The persistent high unemployment rate in Buncombe County, North Carolina, continues to vex local officials and residents, particularly in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. …

California's EDD Streamlines Online Application for Disability Insurance

California's EDD Streamlines Online Application for Disability …

The Employment Development Department (EDD) has launched a simpler online application for disability benefits as part of its ongoing modernization of California’s benefit programs. …

Arthur T. Demoulas, Veteran Leader of Market Basket, Put on Paid Leave by Supermarket Chain Board

Arthur T. Demoulas, Veteran Leader of Market Basket, Put on Paid Leave …

The Market Basket grocery empire has once again been swept up in internal conflict, with the board’s executive committee placing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas on paid leave. The …

Increase of 14,000 in U.S. Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims

Increase of 14,000 in U.S. Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims

Navigating the Employment Development Department (EDD) can be a daunting task, especially in the midst of a crippling economic crisis. The EDD offers a variety of support services …

The Paradox of High Unemployment Rates in the Highly Popular Computer Science Major

The Paradox of High Unemployment Rates in the Highly Popular Computer …

The job market in 2025 for computer science graduates has shifted significantly. While there was a time when a degree in computer science almost certainly guaranteed a high-paying …

How Medavie Blue Cross is Revolutionizing Disability Business through Digital Transformation with FINEOS Platform

How Medavie Blue Cross is Revolutionizing Disability Business through …

Navigating unemployment benefits or paid family leave in California can sometimes feel like a complex procedure. Especially if you need to get a hold of the Employment Development …

Ranking of Cities by Unemployment Rates: Where Does Your City Stand?

Ranking of Cities by Unemployment Rates: Where Does Your City Stand?

The national employment rate in the United States stood at 4.2% in April, according to the most recent city level data. This is a slight increase from 3.9% a year ago. However, for …

Blog Title: Unveiling the Fed Minutes: Rising Uncertainty Amid Higher Inflation and Unemployment Threats

Blog Title: Unveiling the Fed Minutes: Rising Uncertainty Amid Higher …

Federal Reserve officials made a decision earlier this month to refrain from any interest-rate actions. Their decision was based on their intention to assess the impact of …

Gov. Reynolds Approves Bill for Paid Parental Leave for State Government Workers

Gov. Reynolds Approves Bill for Paid Parental Leave for State …

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is a state agency that administers several vital benefits to support residents of California, including Unemployment Insurance (UI), …

Unemployment Rates Peak Among Most Popular College Majors

Unemployment Rates Peak Among Most Popular College Majors

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is an indispensable resource for workers across the state of California. This statewide agency administers Unemployment Insurance (UI), …

Iowa's Governor Approves Family Leave Policy for State Workers

Iowa's Governor Approves Family Leave Policy for State Workers

Governor Kim Reynolds has endorsed a new legislation to implement paid family leave for new parents employed in state government. State government employees will now receive a …

Iowa Governor Reynolds Signs Legislation for Paid Family Leave for State Workers

Iowa Governor Reynolds Signs Legislation for Paid Family Leave for …

The Iowa state government has signed new legislation allowing for paid family leave for state workers, which represents their first such program. Under the law, new mothers working …

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Approves Legislation Ensuring Paid Parental Leave for State Employees

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Approves Legislation Ensuring Paid Parental …

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has legalized a bill that mandates paid leave for new parents employed by the state. After three years of deliberation and almost unequivocal bipartisan …

Eleos Life Expands to the US Market Through Collaborations with Assurity and SCOR

Eleos Life Expands to the US Market Through Collaborations with …

UK digital insurance provider Eleos Life has launched in the US, offering term life and disability insurance through partnerships with mutual insurer Assurity and reinsurer SCOR. …

Gov. Reynolds Signs Bills into Law Granting Paid Family Leave for Iowa State Employees

Gov. Reynolds Signs Bills into Law Granting Paid Family Leave for Iowa …

In a historic move, a new law, supported by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and signed into legislation, now allows paid family leave to parents working in state government. This is a first …

Armenian Version of EDD's 'Virtual Assistant' Now Available

Armenian Version of EDD's 'Virtual Assistant' Now Available

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has improved its services by expanding language offerings for its Virtual Assistant, also known as Chatbot. The language …

Washington State Enacts Another Significant Paid Family and Medical Leave Amendment

Washington State Enacts Another Significant Paid Family and Medical …

The Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave (WA PFML) law is undergoing major revisions that will affect all employers in Washington. The bill making the amendments, HB 1213, will …

Alarming Unemployment Survey Reveals Millions are 'Effectively Unemployed'

Alarming Unemployment Survey Reveals Millions are 'Effectively …

The strength of the U.S. job market continues to be debated, with different metrics painting differing pictures. A recent study by the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic …

April's Local Unemployment Rate Shift Reflects State and National Patterns

April's Local Unemployment Rate Shift Reflects State and National …

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre metro area has witnessed a slight increase in its unemployment rate, registering a jump of half a percentage point to 4.1% in April, when compared to the …

10 Most Affordable U.S. Cities with Low Unemployment Rates for Recent College Graduates on a Budget

10 Most Affordable U.S. Cities with Low Unemployment Rates for Recent …

Unemployment in California has become a significant concern, with many relying on Employment Development Department (EDD) benefits. With the surge in unemployment and the sharp …

Oregon Legislation Proposes Extended Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers, Moves to House for Full Consideration

Oregon Legislation Proposes Extended Unemployment Benefits for …

This proposal comes at a time when labor rights are being heavily debated across the country. Supporters say Senate Bill 916 bolsters protections for workers who opt to strike, …

Exploring the New Mexico Economic Development Department's Latest RFP: A Legal Perspective

Exploring the New Mexico Economic Development Department's Latest RFP: …

The New Mexico Economic Development Department is inviting proposals for the inception and operation of a quantum venture studio and a structural facility designed to facilitate …

SSDI May 2025: The Last Batch of Payments for This Month Are Being Dispatched Soon

SSDI May 2025: The Last Batch of Payments for This Month Are Being …

The Employment Development Department (EDD) of California is an integral part of the state’s government services. The EDD is the department responsible for providing multiple …

Dartmouth and New Bedford Educators Demand Improved Contracts and Increased Pay, Along with Paid Leave

Dartmouth and New Bedford Educators Demand Improved Contracts and …

Understanding how to get through the California Employment Development Department (EDD) can be a difficult task. To navigate through this, the EDD offers several ways to make …

Allegations of Pandemic-Era Unemployment Benefit Fraud Against Detroit Mail Carrier

Allegations of Pandemic-Era Unemployment Benefit Fraud Against Detroit …

In an arguably complex process, many people often encounter a range of challenges when trying to file and manage an unemployment claim with California’s Employment Development …

The Hidden Depths of 'Functional Unemployment': What The Unemployment Rate Isn't Telling You

The Hidden Depths of 'Functional Unemployment': What The Unemployment …

State Disability Insurance (SDI) is a partial wage-replacement insurance plan for eligible California workers. SDI provides short-term Disability Insurance (DI) and Paid Family …

Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers: A Debate Fueled by the CT Pratt & Whitney Machinists' Strike

Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers: A Debate Fueled by the CT …

Contacting the Employment Development Department (EDD) in California can sometimes be a challenge due to the large volume of calls that they handle daily. If you are looking for …

F1 Driver Rankings for the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix by Edd Straw

F1 Driver Rankings for the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix by Edd Straw

California’s Economic Development Department (EDD) is a state-run agency. It handles numerous employment-related services, which citizens may need to reach out to for a number of …

Praise and Concern over New Washington Law That Provides Unemployment Benefits to Striking Workers

Praise and Concern over New Washington Law That Provides Unemployment …

Many individuals have been trying to access Unemployment Insurance benefits due to the drastic economic effects of COVID-19. Here are some tips on how to navigate the EDD system …

The Irony of Favoritism: How Popular College Majors Can Result in Increased Unemployment

The Irony of Favoritism: How Popular College Majors Can Result in …

Accessing information from the Employment Development Department (EDD) can feel like trying to solve a complex puzzle, particularly for individuals who are contending with …

Brooklyn Resident Receives Five-Year Sentence for Committing $1.75M Unemployment Fraud Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Brooklyn Resident Receives Five-Year Sentence for Committing $1.75M …

The article focuses on the avenues through which individuals can contact the Employment Development Department (EDD), Paid Family Leave (PFL), and State Disability Insurance (SDI). …

Care Economy's Significance and Diversity Emphasized in Roundtable Hosted by Congresswoman McBride

Care Economy's Significance and Diversity Emphasized in Roundtable …

The Care Economy roundtable, recently hosted in Wilmington by Congresswoman Sarah McBride, explored key issues related to care services. Among the participants were House …

Does the 4.2% Unemployment Rate Accurately Reflect the Current Labor Market Conditions?

Does the 4.2% Unemployment Rate Accurately Reflect the Current Labor …

The unemployment rate is a key metric in economies across the world, but there’s often confusion about how it is calculated. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the …

Praise and Concern Arise from New WA Law Granting Unemployment Benefits to Striking Workers

Praise and Concern Arise from New WA Law Granting Unemployment …

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is the most extensive state employment and workforce services program in the United States, handling California’s unemployment, …

Final Jobs Budget Incorporates Extended Unemployment Benefits for Steelworkers

Final Jobs Budget Incorporates Extended Unemployment Benefits for …

Senator Grant Hauschild has announced that the extension of unemployment benefits is included in the upcoming Jobs and Labor budget agreement, which is slated to go into effect …

The Unemployment Crisis in a Popular College Major

The Unemployment Crisis in a Popular College Major

There are multiple avenues for individuals to contact Employment Development Department (EDD) if they are experiencing issues with their unemployment benefits, disability …

DOL Ends Pandemic-Era Grants Assisting Unemployment Insurance

DOL Ends Pandemic-Era Grants Assisting Unemployment Insurance

The US Department of Labor has halted federal funds intended to enhance state unemployment insurance systems and intercept potential fraud, Bloomberg Law has discovered. The …

DOL Ends Pandemic-Era Unemployment Insurance Grants

DOL Ends Pandemic-Era Unemployment Insurance Grants

The US Department of Labor plans to halt the allocation of federal funds intended for the enhancement of state unemployment insurance systems and combating fraud, according to a …

EDD's Chatbot 'Virtual Assistant' Now Supports Eight Languages

EDD's Chatbot 'Virtual Assistant' Now Supports Eight Languages

The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California has expanded its Virtual Assistant, also known as Chatbot, language offerings to accommodate a wider range of the …

Internet Goes Wild Over Travel Vlogger's Experience Eating Siddu

Internet Goes Wild Over Travel Vlogger's Experience Eating Siddu

Going on a trip is all about stepping out of your comfort zone. You immerse yourself in new experiences, from finding hidden gems to tasting local flavors. Travel vlogger, Edd …

Introducing Vernon Parish's Newest Economic Development Authority

Introducing Vernon Parish's Newest Economic Development Authority

Understanding the intricacies of California’s employment benefits system can be challenging, with many individuals seeking resources and contact options for various programs such …

Understanding the Work Sharing Program - A Deep Dive into Workplace Law with Marco Lucido

Understanding the Work Sharing Program - A Deep Dive into Workplace …

Running a large business comes with its fair share of challenges, one of them being managing staff when business volume decreases. One option is to consider applying for the …

Unemployment Stays Steady at 2.7% in Montana

Unemployment Stays Steady at 2.7% in Montana

New data indicates that Montana maintained its unemployment rate at 2.7% in April, marking a significant 46 consecutive months in which the rate has been at or below 3.4%. The …

Minnesota Families Uncertain Amid Eleventh-Hour Paid Leave Negotiations

Minnesota Families Uncertain Amid Eleventh-Hour Paid Leave …

The complexities and challenges thrown at us amid an ongoing pandemic have underlined the importance of services like Paid Family Leave (PFL) and State Disability Insurance (SDI). …

Employer's Guide to Handling Employees' Time Off Requests for Weddings, Honeymoons, and Significant Life Events

Employer's Guide to Handling Employees' Time Off Requests for …

Human resource leaders and business owners often find themselves dealing with employee requests for time off related to key life events. While moments such as weddings or …

Enforcement of Debatable Three-Month Unemployment Regulation in Finland to Begin in June 2025

Enforcement of Debatable Three-Month Unemployment Regulation in …

Based on an announcement from Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, holders of work-based resident permits could be facing deportation if they lose their jobs and …

Why is Shapiro's Stance on Paid Family Leave So Different from his Democratic Opponents?

Why is Shapiro's Stance on Paid Family Leave So Different from his …

Governor Josh Shapiro has remained quiet regarding Pennsylvania’s Family Care Act despite his promise to embrace bipartisan collaboration. There’s an increasing focus on paid …

Eleos Life Introduces Easy-to-Use Life and Disability Insurance in the …

If you are living in California and receiving benefits through the Employment Development Department (EDD), you may need to know how to contact them. The EDD provides services to …

April Unemployment Rate Rises in Nebraska Compared to Last Month

April Unemployment Rate Rises in Nebraska Compared to Last Month

It’s fully understandable that individuals applying for benefits through the State Disability Insurance (SDI), Paid Family Leave (PFL), or unemployment through the Employment …

Oregon's Top School District Superintendents Resist Providing Unemployment Benefits to Striking Workers

Oregon's Top School District Superintendents Resist Providing …

Eight superintendents from Oregon’s largest school districts are actively opposing Senate Bill 916 - a contentious piece of legislation that has taken center stage this session. …

April's Unemployment Rate Holds Firm at 3.7% in the State

April's Unemployment Rate Holds Firm at 3.7% in the State

The SDI office in California provides State Disability Insurance (SDI), Paid Family Leave (PFL), and Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits to eligible citizens who cannot work due …

Urging the Assembly to Revise New York's 1989 Temporary Disability Insurance

Urging the Assembly to Revise New York's 1989 Temporary Disability …

Bypassing the California EDD Phone Maze to speak to a live customer service representative can be a daunting task. Therefore, here are few steps to help you get through. First, you …

Exploring the Possibility of Paid Parental Leave for Chilmark Town Employees

Exploring the Possibility of Paid Parental Leave for Chilmark Town …

In Massachusetts, many municipal employees do not qualify for paid family leave following the birth or adoption of a child, forcing them to resort to unpaid leave. However, this …

Urgent Call for Assembly to Modernize New York's 1989 Temporary Disability Insurance

Urgent Call for Assembly to Modernize New York's 1989 Temporary …

In the state of California, the Employment Development Department (EDD) provides a variety of services to individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These …

Bipartisan Bill for Federal Funding of Paid Family Leave in States Introduced by Congress

Bipartisan Bill for Federal Funding of Paid Family Leave in States …

In late April 2025, the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act was proposed by Congressional Representatives Stephanie Bice and Chrissy Houlahan. This bill aims to initiate a …

April Unemployment Rate in Arkansas Steady at 3.7%

April Unemployment Rate in Arkansas Steady at 3.7%

As an essential part of the state government, the Employment Development Department (EDD) provides support to Californians facing unemployment or disability. They offer essential …

How Maternity Leave Policies Might be Affecting Women's Opportunities in the Tech Sector

How Maternity Leave Policies Might be Affecting Women's Opportunities …

When seeking benefits from California’s Employment Development Department (EDD), many people find it challenging to get through the lines and speak to a live person. The EDD is …

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