The California Employment Development Department (EDD) provides a variety of services to individuals and businesses affected by COVID-19 in California. They help people affected by the pandemic by providing them with support for unemployment benefits and paid family leave (PFL). Individuals seeking to apply for PFL or unemployment benefits can do so through the EDD’s website.

When applying for unemployment in California through the EDD, it’s important to understand the claim filing process. To be eligible for unemployment benefits in California, individuals must be out of work through no fault of their own, be physically able to work, be available for work, be ready and willing to accept work immediately, and be actively seeking work.

Paid Family Leave (PFL) allows workers to take time off from work to care for a critically ill family member or to spend time with a new child. The EDD administers the PFL program. If you’re eligible, you can receive up to six weeks of benefits that will be approximately 60-70% of your salary during this time off.

Another major service that the EDD provides is the State Disability Insurance (SDI), which offers short-term benefit payments to eligible workers suffering from a non-work related illness or injury, or a pregnancy-related condition. To qualify for SDI benefits, you must be under the care of a licensed physician or an accredited religious practitioner during the first eight days of your disability and you must remain under care and treatment to continue receiving benefits.

If you’re struggling with these processes, it might be necessary to get ahold of EDD customer service for assistance. You can check your payment status, speak with a live person about your specific issues or clarify any confusion about the process. Navigate to eddcaller.com for further instructions on how to reach a representative or agent from EDD, PFL, or SDI. Whether you need to confirm your unemployment benefits or have a question about Paid Family Leave, don’t hesitate to reach out.

The article is proof of the comprehensive support that the California Employment Development Department (EDD) offers to individuals and businesses affected by any unprecedented situation like COVID-19. You may need to contact EDD customer service for various reasons including updating your payment method from check to debit card or confirming your unemployment benefits. In such scenarios, visit eddcaller.com. Await instructions on how to successfully contact a live person at EDD, PFL, or SDI to help you navigate your concerns.