For persons in California wishing to file a claim for unemployment, certain criteria must be met before any benefits can be paid. At the time of the claim you must be partially or totally unemployed.
The reason for unemployment must not be through the fault of the individual seeking benefits. This includes those who have been laid off or terminated through no fault of their own.
If the individual has quit or been fired from their job, a telephone interview will be set up to determine the nature of separation from employment, and decide if the person is eligible for benefits. The individual must have received enough wages during the previous 12 moth base period to be eligible to receive benefits. The amount of benefits received will be calculated based on the amount earned in the base period.
The benefit amounts range from $40 to $450 per week. The individual must be physically able and ready to accept work.
Once benefits have been established a certain criteria must be met to remain eligible. The person receiving benefits must be actively looking for work.
A claim form will need to be filled out and turned in every two weeks documenting the job search. Individuals wishing to improve their chances in the job market can contact EDD to be approved for job training classes. While attending classes an active job search is not required to remain eligible for benefits.
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