The state Employment Development Department recently released December employment figures for the North Bay counties in California. According to the data, Marin County had the lowest unemployment rate of 3.5%, while the counties of Mendocino and Lake experienced higher unemployment rates than the previous month at 5.3% and 6.6% respectively. Other counties such as Sonoma and Solano saw decreases in their unemployment rates, dropping to 4.0% and 5.1% respectively. However, Napa County’s unemployment rate remained consistent at 4.3%. The overall unemployment rate for California decreased slightly to 5.5% in December. The counties saw a variation in job opportunities with gains mostly in leisure and hospitality and losses in the professional and business services sector.

In case you are facing unemployment in California and need to get in touch with the state’s Employment Development Department, there are several ways to contact EDD. Customer service representatives can provide assistance with claims and other related matters. The EDD website provides comprehensive details on how to reach them, including phone numbers, email addresses, and physical office locations. Don’t forget to have your relevant documents and details with you when you’re ready to contact EDD. Furthermore, online platforms like eddcaller.com can help streamline the process and offer guidance on the quickest way to get through to an EDD live person, maximizing your chances of receiving prompt and helpful support.