Get Notice Of Amended Unemployment Insurance Award

After receiving this information, the EDD will determine if the base period employer's reserve account should be charged for the employee's claim for unemployment benefits. If the base period employer fails to respond within 15 days, the base period employer's reserve account will likely be charged.

You can also check on the status of your unemployment claim through the EDD's automated, self-service telephone system at 1-866-333-4606. This phone line is open 24 hours a day.

Mail a request to EDD Legal Office, 800 Capitol Mall, MIC 53, Sacramento, CA 95814-4703. Make a request at any EDD public office.

The information provided by employers prevents potential overpayments for claimants. More importantly, it protects the employer's reserve account for being liable for benefits after a claimant has returned to work. Employers are required to respond within 10 days of receipt.

The EDD and employers work together to prevent fraudulent claims. When someone files an Unemployment Insurance claim, we ask for identifying information. We notify the last employer, former employers, and current employers when a claim is filed.

People receiving unemployment benefits must remain available for work and actively seek employment. If suitable employment is offered to someone receiving unemployment benefits, they must accept unless there is good cause to refuse the offer.

It takes at least three weeks to process a claim for unemployment benefits and issue payment to most eligible workers. When your first benefit payment is available, you will receive a debit card in the mail. Once you activate the card you can track, use, and transfer your benefit payments.

Receive Financial Determination Letter Financial determination letters are typically received within 3 business days via your UC Dashboard communication preference. Your financial determination letter will tell you: Your benefit year begin date AND the date your benefit year expires.