What is the best number for EDD?
UI Customer Service
- English and Spanish: 1-800-300-5616.
- Cantonese: 1-800-547-3506.
- Mandarin: 1-866-303-0706.
- Vietnamese: 1-800-547-2058.
- California Relay Service (711): Provide the UI number (1-800-300-5616) to the operator.
- TTY: 1-800-815-9387.
How long will the $300 EDD last?
The Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program, authorized by the Presidential Memorandum, provides eligible claimants a supplemental payment of $300 per week, for up to six weeks, in addition to their weekly unemployment benefit amount. The LWA program will expire on Saturday, December 26, 2020.
Is EDD certification every 2 weeks?
To receive unemployment benefits, you must provide the EDD eligibility information every two weeks. This is known as certifying for benefits. You must also meet all weekly eligibility requirements.
Did EDD stop the $300?
Any unemployment benefits through the end of the program are still eligible for the extra $300, even if you are paid later. For weeks of unemployment between March 29 and July 25, 2020, we were paying $600 in federal unemployment compensation on top of your current weekly benefit amount.
How do I talk to a customer at EDD?
English: 1-800-480-3287. Spanish: 1-866-658-8846. California Relay Service (711): Provide the DI number (1-800-480-3287) to the operator.
Will Edd extend past September 2021?
Federal-State Extended Duration (FED-ED) benefits are no longer payable after September 11, 2021. The federal government does not allow benefit payments to be made for weeks of unemployment after this program ends, even if you have a balance left on your claim.
When did the 300 unemployment end in California?
So it is highly likely that claimants in CA will keep ALL pandemic unemployment benefits, including the extra $300 weekly payment, until the current program end date which would be the week ending September 4th, 2021.
Can I certify for past weeks EDD?
If you certify early or late, your payment could be delayed or denied. You must tell us that you’re still unemployed and eligible to keep receiving benefits. You must do this every 14 days from the date displayed on your claim form.
Do you automatically get the extra 300 for unemployment?
Who will get the payment automatically? If you’re already receiving unemployment benefits, you’ll receive the extra $300 payments automatically through September 6th. This is an extension of the previous $300 extra weekly payments that were set to expire on March 14th.