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Unemployment Insurance - Forms and Publications
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Fact Sheets
Forms for Completion
Publications
Sample Forms for Viewing Only
Publications
Benefit Determination Guide - Discussion of UI Law
Another Way to Pay
Informational handout on the using your credit card to repay an overpayment.
DE 365 - English
DE 365/S - Spanish
Chart that can be used to calculate weekly benefits.
DE 1101BT5 - English DE 1101BT5/S/ - Spanish
A Guide to Benefits and Employment Services
Provides claimants with information and eligibility requirements for unemployment insurance.
DE 1275A - English DE 1275A/C - Chinese DE 1275A/S - Spanish DE 1275A/V - Vietnamese
Notice to Employees
Advises employees of potential UI, DI, and PFL Insurance benefits.
DE 1857A - English DE 1857A/C - Chinese DE 1857A/S - Spanish DE 1857A/V - Vietnamese
Notice to Employees-Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Advises employees that they may be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits.
DE 1857D - English DE 1857D/C/ - Chinese DE 1857D/S/ - Spanish DE 1857D/V/ - Vietnamese
For Your Benefit-California's Programs for the Unemployed
Describes EDD services and is issued to individuals by employers.
DE 2320 - English DE 2320/C/ - Chinese DE 2320/S/ - Spanish DE 2320/V/ - Vietnamese
For Your Benefit-When You Need It
A quick overview about filing an Unemployment Insurance claim.
DE 2320M - English DE 2320M/C/ - Chinese DE 2320M/S/ - Spanish DE 2320M/V/ - Vietnamese
Where is My Check?
Telephone instructions on accessing UI check information and establishing a PIN.
DE 2323 - English/Spanish DE 2323B/C - Chinese DE 2323B/V - Vietnamese
Unemployment Insurance - New Toll Free Phone Numbers
DE 2323A - English DE 2323A/S - Spanish
Unemployment Claim Filing by TTY
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Customers
DE 2323TTY
Protect Your Identity and Stop Unemployment Insurance Imposter Fraud
Tips on how you can protect yourself against identity theft and UI imposter fraud.
DE 2360EE - English DE 2360EE/S - Spanish
How You Can Prevent Unemployment Insurance Imposter Fraud
Tips on how you can help EDD prevent UI imposter fraud and identity theft and, at the same time, help control your UI costs.
DE 2360ER - English
How To Report Unemployment Insurance Fraud
Describes the different types of UI fraud and how to report it to EDD.
DE 2360TF - English DE 2360TF/S - Spanish
Help Us Fight Fraud
Describes the different types of fraud in EDD's programs and how to report it.
DE 2370 - English
Claims Management Handbook for School Employers
The purpose of this handbook is to provide information to assist School Employees Fund
(SEF) employers in managing their Unemployment Insurance (UI) costs.
DE 3450SEF - English
This pamphlet provides information on the California Training Benefits program and Training Extension claims.
DE 3550 - English DE 3550/S - Spanish
Instructions to Claimants for Reporting Residual Payments and Holding Fees
Explains residual payments and holding fees and provides claimants with guidelines for reporting these payments and fees.
DE 4005 - English
Completion Instructions for Notice of Reduced Earnings, DE 2063
Employer instructions for completing the Notice of Reduced Earnings.
DE 4209 - English
Completion Instructions for Notice of Reduced Earnings (Fisherperson), DE 2063F
Employer instructions for completing the Notice of Reduced Earnings (Fisherperson)
DE 4210F - English
Managing Unemployment Insurance Costs, DE 4527
Provides general information on the UI program and can assist employers in managing UI costs.
DE 4527 - English
Employment Development Department Procedures For Investigating Trade Disputes, DE 4654
Describes general procedures used by EDD to investigate trade disputes.
DE 4654 - English
Getting Back to Work After a Trade-Related Layoff
Information related to re-entering the labor market.
DE 8392A - English
Guide for Work Sharing Employers
Provides employers with information on the Work Sharing program. Review our FAQ for more information.
DE 8684 - English
Unemployment Insurance Bookmark
Provides general information about filing an Unemployment Insurance claim.
DE 8717UI/C - Chinese DE 8717UI - English DE 8717UI/S - Spanish DE 8717UI/V - Vietnamese
Forms For Completion
Employment Development Department Appeal Form
The DE 1000M can be used by claimants and employers to appeal an
eligibility decision made by the Department.
DE 1000M - English/Spanish
Unemployment Insurance Application
An application for UI benefits. The DE 1101 I is printed, completed and either faxed
or mailed to EDD to file a UI claim.
DE 1101I - English
DE 1101I/S - Spanish
Notice of Reduced Earnings
The DE 2063 is a form used by employers to certify their employees for partial benefits.
Employers can print and complete the Internet version for submission to EDD. The Chinese
version is a sample and is to be used as a guide when completing the
English version. Please review the DE 4209, Completion
Instructions for Notice of Reduced Earnings for more information on partial claims.
Also review our FAQ.
DE 2063 - English/Spanish DE 2063/C/ - Chinese (facsimile)
Notice of Reduced Earnings (Fisherperson)
The DE 2063F is a form used by employers to certify their employees for partial benefits
for fisherpersons. Employers can print and complete the Internet version for submission
to EDD. Please review the DE 4210F, Completion Instructions
for Notice of Reduced Earnings, (Fisherperson), for more information on partial claims
for fisherpersons.
DE 2063F - English
Request for Eligibility Information
This form is sent to claimants who did not attend a required Reemployment and Eligibility Assessment appointment. Claimants must complete the four page form (DE 4365REA) and questionnaire (DE 4365REAQ), and mail it to the EDD within 10 days of the mailing date listed on the form. This form may be printed, completed, and mailed to the EDD.
DE 4365REA/REAQ - English DE 4365REA/S/REAQ/S - Spanish
Reemployment And Eligibility Assessment Questionnaire
This form is sent to claimants who have been scheduled to attend a
Reemployment And Eligibility Assessment (REA) appointment. Claimants must complete the form prior to the REA appointment and bring the completed form to the REA appointments.
DE 8531 - English DE 8531/S - Spanish
Work Sharing - Unemployment Insurance Plan Application
This application is completed by employers who wish to participate in the Work
Sharing program.
DE 8686 - English
Fill-In Forms
Authorization for Release Unemployment Insurance Records for Retired Annuitant
This form is used by a retired annuitant to request UI records for the hiring state
agency to ascertain whether he/she received benefits within the previous 12-month period.
DE 1181 - English
Wages Notice Request-Holiday/Vacation Pay (Work Sharing and Non-Work Sharing Employers)
Complete this form if on the last day of work some or all of the affected employees
will have a definite date to return to work, and those employees will receive
holiday or vacation pay. This form may be completed online, printed, and mailed or
faxed to EDD.
DE 4806 - English
Wages Notice Request, Bonus Pay
Complete this form only if your company is paying some type of bonus pay to the
affected employees. This form may be completed online, printed, and mailed or faxed to EDD.
DE 4807 - English
Wages Notice Request Separation Pay/Or In-Lieu-Of-Notice Pay Information
Complete this form only if your company is paying in lieu-of-notice pay or making other types of post-employment payments to terminated employees (excluding their regular wages). This form may be completed online, printed, and mailed or faxed to EDD.
DE 4808 - English
Prior Wages Notice Correction/Update Request
Complete this form only if EDD has issued a Wages Notice for you in the past.
You may report information that needs to be corrected on a current notice, or
provide information regarding a more recent layoff. If there is a substantial
difference in the type of payments that employees affected by the current layoff
will receive, you may find it more convenient to complete the other more comprehensive
forms. This form may be completed online, printed, and mailed or faxed to EDD.
DE 4809 - English
Application for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)
Initial application, completed by trade affected workers, to apply for participation
in the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) or North American Free Trade Agreement-Transitional
Adjustment Assistance (NAFTA-TAA) programs.
DE 8309 - English
Sample Forms For Viewing Only
Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award
Provides claimants with specific monetary and eligibility information on their claim.
DE 429Z - English
DE 429Z/S/ - Spanish
Notice of Determination and/or Ruling
Mailed to employers and/or claimants. Contains information on a claimant's eligibility
for benefits. Review our FAQ for more information.
DE 1080CZ - English
DE 1080CZ/S/ - Spanish
Notice of Modification
Advises an employer that a prior disqualification period has ended, and the claimant
may begin receiving benefits. Review our
FAQ for more information.
DE 1080M - English
Notice of Unemployment Insurance Claim Filed (Claimant)
Provides claimants with a copy of their claim information as processed by the Department.
This notice also advises claimants of their right to correct errors and/or omissions,
and instructions on how to contact the Department.
Review our FAQ for more information.
DE 1101/CLMT - English
DE 1101CLMT/S - Spanish
Notice of Unemployment Insurance Claim Filed (Employer)
The DE 1101CZ is mailed to the last employer when a new claim is filed, or an existing
claim is reopened. Specific information regarding the claimant will be entered on the form. The last employer completes portions of the form and returns it to EDD. (The version on this website is a sample only and should not be used to provide information to EDD.) Employers can also submit information in a letter. Include the claimant's Social Security Number and use the return address on the DE 1101CZ, or DE 1545 for mailing. Review our FAQ for more information.
DE 1101CZ - English
Request for Identity Verification
Notification advising the claimant that the Department is unable to verify his or her identity
and identifying documents must be provided.
DE 1326C - English
DE 1326C/S - Spanish
Acceptable Documents for Identity Verification
List of documents that are acceptable for identity verification.
DE 1326CD - English
Request for Information
Notice requesting additional information when there is a question regarding
the identity of the claimant.
DE 1326E - English
DE 1326E/S - Spanish
Request for Additional Information
Notice to employers requesting validation of information provided by a claimant.
DE 1326ER - English
Notice of Overpayment
Mailed to claimants. Contains information on an overpayment charged to a claimant's account.
DE 1444CT - English
DE 1444CT/S/ - Spanish
Notice of Wages Used for Unemployment Insurance Claim
The DE 1545 is mailed to base period employers after the first payment has been made on
a claim. Specific information regarding the claimant will be entered on the form.
Base period employers complete portions of the form and return it to EDD. (The
version on this website is a sample only and should not be used to provide information
to EDD.) Employers can also submit information in a letter. Include the claimant's
Social Security Number and use the return address on the DE 1101CZ, or DE 1545 for mailing.
Review our FAQ for more information.
DE 1545 - English
Explanations and Instructions for Notice of Wages Used for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim (DE 1545 - DE 1545T)
The DE 1545I provides employers with information about the Notice of Wages Used for Unemployment Insurance Claim and contains instructions about when and how employers should respond to the notice.
DE 1545I - English
Explanations and Instructions for Notice of Wages Used for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim (DE 1545R - DE 1545TR)
The DE 1545RI provides reimbursable employers with information about the Notice of Wages Used for Unemployment Insurance Claim and contains instructions about when and how employers should respond to the notice.
DE 1545RI - English
Reemployment and Eligibility Assessment Appointment Notice
This form is used to notify claimants of a scheduled re-employment and eligibility assessment appointment.
DE 8530 - English DE 8530/S - Spanish
Fact Sheets
Services For Victims of Domestic Violence Abuse
An informational sheet that provides details on EDD Services for Victims of Domestic Violence Abuse.
DE 8323 - English
DE 8323/S/ - Spanish
Unemployment Insurance Program
An informational sheet, or "EDD Fact Sheet" that provides details on the unemployment
insurance program.
DE 8714B - English
DE 8714B/S/ - Spanish
Work Sharing Program
An informational sheet, or "EDD Fact Sheet" that provides details on the Work Sharing
program.
DE 8714BB - English
Appeals Board
An informational sheet, or "EDD Fact Sheet" that provides details on the unemployment insurance
appeal process.
DE 8714F - English
California Training Benefits Program
An informational sheet, or "EDD Fact Sheet" that provides details on the California
Training Benefits (CTB) program.
DE 8714U - English
DE 8714U/S/ - Spanish
Trade Adjustment Assistance
An informational sheet, or "EDD Fact Sheet" that provides details on Trade Adjustment
Assistance (TAA).
DE 8714X - English
Trade Act
An informational sheet, or "EDD Fact Sheet" that provides details on the Trade Act.
DE 8714XX - English
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
An informational sheet, or "EDD Fact Sheet" that provides details on Disaster
Unemployment Assistance (DUA).
DE 8714Y - English
DE 8714Y/S/ - Spanish