EDD - Notes on Browser Compatibility

Welcome to the State of California Employment Development Department's (EDD) Unemployment Insurance application selection process. The questions that follow on the next screens are designed to help you choose the application that is right for you.

You can apply for the federal extended benefits online using the same application that is used for regular unemployment benefits. To apply, click the continue button below and complete the entire application.

Important!

The 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.

This site may be used with any browser. However, some people may experience difficulties with this site due to their browser's particular characteristics. Best results will be achieved with the latest version of Internet Explorer. You may click here to download Internet Explorer.