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California overpaid as much as $55B in unemployment claims. Will it ever get the money back?

Individuals are responsible for paying back the federal government for overpayments, and California considers those potential debts a liability.” ... read more

California in a jam after borrowing billions to pay unemployment benefits

California’s massive budget deficit, coupled with the state’s relatively high level of joblessness, has become a major barrier to reducing the billions of dollars of debt it has incurred to pay ... read more

Still have a Bank of America EDD debit card? You have until April 15 to spend it

California residents who were given unemployment, disability and paid leave benefits from EDD Feb. 15 have another week to spend the money. read more

Why does California have the nation’s highest unemployment rate? Three sectors were hit hard

California’s unemployment rate was the nation’s highest in February, as the high cost of living and the loss of construction, machinery and agriculture jobs hit hard. The state’s jobless rate in ... read more

California unemployment services now available in Korean and Tagalog

The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California recently made its online services available in Korean ... read more

California is bragging about job growth. So why were there fewer jobs in February?

▪ Payroll jobs: California had 17.9 million nonfarm payroll jobs in February, down about 3,400 from January. The February figure, though, was up 179,700 from a year earlier. read more

EDD reports unemployment rates for SoCal counties

The California unemployment rate edged upward to 5.3% in February from January’s 5.2%. The state lost 3,400 nonfarm jobs, according to the EDD. The overall number of employed Californians was ... read more

State workers take stand against new California hybrid work policy

California state workers are set to suit up and return to Sacramento offices at least two days per week starting June 17. read more

Harvesting Dignity: Central Coast Advocates Release Report Showing Need for a Living Wage for Farmworkers

Alianza Campesina de la Costa Central (Alianza Campesina) held a press conference to release a report titled “Harvesting Dignity: The Case for a Living Wage for Farmworkers,” that not only sheds light ... read more

Apple lays off over 600 employees in California after abandoning electric car project

Apple is laying off 614 employees in California in its first major round of job cuts post-pandemic, according to a WARN notice. read more

Apple Slashes More Than 600 Jobs in California—Watch This Key Stock Price Level

Apple shares remain in focus on Friday after regulatory filings revealed that the tech giant has cut more than 600 jobs in California. Monitor this key chart level. read more