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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 an EDD Debit CardSM in the mail. Once you activate the card you can track, use, and transfer your benefit payments.

A deputy gathers all facts in regard to the claim and issues a determination showing whether the claimant is disqualified or eligible to receive benefits. A copy of this determination is mailed to the employer filing the timely protest. ... They will be liable for all benefit payments.

An employer must respond to a request for information within ten calendar days of notification, and if an employer wishes to raise the issue of the claimant's eligibility, the employer must specifically set out why the applicant should be deemed ineligible for unemployment benefits.

Not responding promptly to an unemployment insurance claim can directly affect an employer's tax rate. ... If the employer does not respond or responds too late, the worker could automatically get UI benefits, in most states.

If you know about problems inside EDD, you can call the whistleblower hotline at 800-952-5665. You can also contact the auditor's office at its website. You can also share tips with us, by calling 888-996-8477, or via this online contact form.

The state UI taxes are used to finance regular UI benefits to unemployed workers. ... An employer may earn a lower tax contribution rate when fewer claims are made on the employer's account by former employees. The UI contribution rate for new employers is 3.4 percent for up to three years.

Notice of Determination/Ruling (DE 1080C/Z) This notice advises employers of EDD's decision about a claimant's eligibility for UI benefits. It provides a reason for the decision, the applicable section code of the UI law, charges to the employer reserve account, and appeal rights.

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.