In California, losing a job can be a traumatic experience. However, the Employment Development Department (EDD) is there to help in times of need. If you are seeking financial assistance after losing your job or if you need help dealing with a disability, Paid Family Leave (PFL), or State Disability Insurance (SDI), contacting the EDD should be your first step.

Thankfully, the EDD has made it relatively easy to contact them. Here is how you can reach out to them:

  • For general inquiries, you can reach them via their toll-free number at 1-800-300-5616.
  • For SDI related queries, the phone number to reach out to would be 1-800-480-3287.
  • For queries related to PFL, the phone number to call is 1-877-238-4373.

In some cases, getting a hold of a live person at EDD can be challenging. However, be patient and try calling during non-peak hours, as you may have a better chance of getting through. When you do get through, make sure to concisely explain your situation for the quickest and best quality assistance.

If you need to reach a representative about either the SDI or PFL programs, you can do so by calling the respective numbers shared above or by visiting the EDD’s official website to understand the prompts. Remember, obtaining the help you need may take some time and patience, but it is essential to know that there are resources available for you.

Depending on your preferences you may want to switch from checks to a debit card, EDD does offer this service and for any guidance on the process you can reach out to edd customer service.

End note: How to contact SDI: The most direct way to contact SDI is to call their customer service line at 1-800-480-3287. However, if you find it challenging to get a hold of a representative, you can also refer to the guidelines and resources available online on their official website or on platforms like eddcaller.com which provide detailed and step by step instructions on the process in a user-friendly way.