Anyone in Washington State who needs more information about how this change impacts their unemployment insurance benefits or has questions about their individual situation should contact the Employment Development Department (EDD). The EDD handles queries about unemployment insurance, Paid Family Leave (PFL), and State Disability Insurance (SDI). To contact a live person at EDD in California, there are specific steps to follow. Start by dialing the EDD phone number then select the language preference. Next, choose the claim status option, submit your social security number, and when asked for the claim or document, press the number zero. After a short wait, you should be connected to a live person. For more detailed assistance, you can visit eddcaller.com which provides extensive resources on how to contact EDD and other important topics like the fastest way to get through to EDD, how to get a hold of SDI, and how to contact PFL. The site is a vital guide for workers navigating such critical structures especially during labor disputes.