FileForUnemployment.net is your direct link to The California Employment Development Department. You can file for
California unemployment insurance benefits
, find job placement assistance, find training programs, get labor market information, and more! Filing for your unemployment benefits online is faster and more convenient than any other method. You may never have to travel to an unemployment office. In addition, all residents of California who
file for unemployment benefits online will be automatically enrolled in the Unemployment Survival Guide which includes expert advice to help you manage your finances, reduce your expenses, and generate income (a $35 value).
To get started, simply create an account with the form to the right. You will then be directed to California Employment Development Department page. Then, you can file your application for unemployment benefits online and without having to visit an unemployment office. Thereafter, you will receive your confirmation and link via email to gain access to the Unemployment Survival Guide's exclusive content, savings and budget calculators, and unemployment resources.
The California EDD does not charge for any unemployment insurance service. The EDD does not charge to process or expedite a claim.
When completing the online application, do not use any features that automatically fill your personal information, such as Google's Autofill, Internet Explorer's AutoComplete, or other similar features. If such features are used, it will cause entries in your online application to be incorrect.
