Program Description
Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial
assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own who meet
California's eligibility requirements.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must have worked
in the past 12 to 18 months and have earned at least the minimum amount of
wages as determined by our guidelines. You must also be able to work and be
available for work each week you are claiming benefits.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
If you have questions, please call:
English:
1-800-300-5616
Spanish:
1-800-326-8937
Cantonese:
1-800-547-3506
Mandarin:
1-866-303-0706
Vietnamese:
1-800-547-2058
TTY:
1-800-815-9387