What information can you provide on California Unemployment Benefits?
Answer:
California residents, we've compiled information
for your unemployment benefits.  California unemployment insurance and the Employment Development Department is in place to help those that have lost their job through no fault of their own.  Filing an unemployment claim is easy and as a California resident you are now able to fill out the application online.  Click here to fill out the unemployment insurance application .

Currently as of April 2008, weekly benefit amounts range from a minimum of $40 to a maximum of $450 depending on the claimant's quarterly earnings. To qualify for the maximum amount each week ($450) an individual must earn at least $11,674.01 in a calendar quarter during the base period (an individual's earnings during a specific 12 month period).

Your unemployment benefits start the date of the claim is the application is approved and can last a full year.

To be entitled to benefits an individual must be:
  • Out of work due to no fault of their own
  • Physically able to work
  • Actively seeking work
  • Ready to accept work

For more information visit the California Unemployment Insurance Employment Development Department
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