How to File Unemployment Online in California
California residents have a few options for filing for unemployment help, including the mail and on the Internet. To apply for unemployment insurance benefits, you must be completely unemployed or working less than full-time, be ready and looking for work and have worked in the last 18 months.
Having the ability to quickly file for unemployment online facilitates the overall process and is the fastest way to file a claim. Follow the instructions and steps given on the California employment website and you'll be on your way to receiving your unemployment benefits.
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Instructions
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Visit the Employment Development Department (EDD) on the California government website at EDD.ca.gov/Unemployment/.
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Select "Filing a Claim" under the "Unemployment" tab in the left column. Next, select "Apply Online (eApply4UI) " under the "Claim Process" section.
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Read through all the information pages for the application and select "Continue" to move on to the following pages. Place a check mark at "I have read all of the above information." Answer the Unemployment Insurance Application Questions on the next two pages. This will take you to the eApply4UI Application for Unemployment Insurance.
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Fill out the application accurately and click "Continue" submit it. Before you continue, go back and ensure that you filled the form out completely and accurately.
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Fill out any other requested information and submit your application. So long as you filled out the form correctly and you meet the qualifications, you will soon receive information. This will include the Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award that provides information on your claims start date and claim award.
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Read through the Guide to Benefits and Employment Services book that you receive and any other information that the EDD sends. This is also available as a PDF.
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Post your resume to the CalJobs website. This is a mandatory step, so you must do it. Go through the registration and resume process if you already have a resume. If you do not, read a few tips on writing a resume before you post yours.
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Complete and mail the Continued Claim form that you will receive within 10 days of your application being processed. Continued Claim Forms are then submitted every two weeks. Mail it on the date shown on the front of the form to receive your next check. This form is online as well.
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Tips & Warnings
Fill out all forms correctly. It may be difficult to reach the EDD by phone if problems develop. Read the material and complete all forms correctly to prevent problems in the future.
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