Unemployment itself is not easy to handle as we all need money to live and pay the bills. Emotionally, one of the worst emotions I’ve ever had, especially if you get a layoff notice next December. As if things weren’t bad enough, the worst thing can be that you don’t need help in time, so you don’t get problems paying all your debts, such as rent or mortgage, bills, loans, and more bills.
Most describe the EDD claim in California as a “frustrating experience.” The main reason is the high unemployment rate in California which was 11.6 percent in June and climbing. When you compare these numbers with EDD office staff representatives, you’ll know you’ll be waiting on the phone line, a lot. The California unemployment service offers only the following 3 options to file your claim.
1- Apply for your permit online by accessing eApply4UI at https://eapply4ui.edd.ca.gov/ whenever you want; The eApply4UI online service is available in English and Spanish.
2- Make your claim on the phone using the following phone numbers between a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday:
English 1-800-300-5616, Spanish 1-800-326-8937, Vietnamese 1-800-547-2058, Cantonese 1-800-547-3506, Mandarin 1-866-303-0706, or teletype (TTY) 1-800-815-9387.
3 – If you request by mail or fax your file, you can find the paper application using this page https://eapply4ui.edd.ca.gov/default.htm?target=paper. You can fill it out online, and print, or just print the application and hand write your answers. . Then you just have to fax or mail the application to process.
It looks like you have a lot of resources and options to choose from at your leisure. But wait, there is no unemployment office in California where you can talk to a real person and make a claim, your only options are by phone, mail, and online. Some people will say that there is only one option, EDD automated phone system. If you don’t know anything about applying for unemployment benefits in California, then you’ll have time to phone. Here are some California unemployment benefits application tips to help you get your unemployment benefits as quickly as possible and avoid common mistakes. .
1- Check boxes: When filling out forms make sure the check boxes are dark enough, use black ink. This is important because this information is processed by computers.
2. you never know when you’re going to make a mistake. If you’re wrong, you can’t get another one online, no downloadable format online. Your only option is to apply for a new one online.
3- Alternate Phone Access: You are trying to get unemployment benefits in California with a service representative at 1-800-300-5616 (at English language phone line) can be almost impossible most of the time. You can try using Vietnamese, Cantonese and Mandarin phone numbers in other languages. You are very likely to get a less rushed busy line with bilingual representatives from these phone numbers. You can also try calling on a less busy weekday like Wednesday and Thursday. Always on call during the holiday and after the holiday.
4- Fill out all the form: Make sure you fill out the form completely to avoid delays. An error on the form can delay your payment for days to weeks.
5. You can get help with your resume at EDD’s One Stop Career Centers or CalJOBS, for more info you can call 1-877-US 2 Jobs.
