California is working to support people financially affected by the COVID-19 outbreak and keep them safe. Learn what benefits you qualify for and how to apply for them. See this
Unemployment Insurance
Trò chơi câu lạc bộ tình yêuIf you lost your job or had your hours reduced, and meet eligibility requirements, you may be eligible to receive Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits from California’s Employment Development Department (EDD).
The state has for unemployment and disability insurance for Californians who lose work as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Trò chơi câu lạc bộ tình yêuCheck EDD’s for the latest news.
Where can I apply for unemployment?
If you lost your job or had your hours reduced, and meet eligibility requirements, you may be eligible to receive Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits from California’s Employment Development Department (EDD). Check the .
Help for self-employed and independent contractors
Trò chơi câu lạc bộ tình yêuOn April 28, the state rolled out a new program to help unemployed or partially unemployed Californians who are business owners, self-employed, independent contractors, and others who are financially impacted by the pandemic. This is a federally funded program called the .
- PUA benefits are available if you don’t qualify for regular UI benefits in California or another state, and also don’t qualify for State Disability Insurance or Paid Family Leave benefits.
- The PUA program includes up to 46 weeks of benefits.
More benefits for workers receiving UI or PUA
Trò chơi câu lạc bộ tình yêuCalifornia workers who receive Unemployment Insurance (UI) or Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits between March 29 and July 25, 2020 will get automatically to their benefits through the federal CARES Act.
If you’ve used all of your available Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits, an additional 13 weeks of benefits may be available through the federally funded . If you’ve used all your PEUC benefits, an additional 20 weeks of benefits may be available through the benefits program.
Trò chơi câu lạc bộ tình yêuWorkers who received unemployment benefits between July 26 and September 5, 2020 may get to their benefits through the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program. This includes regular Unemployment Insurance, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation, or FED-ED extensions.
Find more detailed information in EDD’s and .
Keeping workplaces safe
Workers with COVID-19 infection
Trò chơi câu lạc bộ tình yêuIf you are employed and have COVID-19, you should stay home. There are options available if you can’t work because you or someone you are caring for is sick or quarantined.
Worker rights and safety
- Learn about during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Find out how to .
Support for working parents
- Check support for working families (PDF) for information to help you locate child care, find assistance to pay for child care, and connect you to additional supports for your family.
- Visit the Childcare page to learn more about childcare options near you.
Temporary housing for essential workers
Hotel rooms for healthcare workers
The Non-Congregate Sheltering (NCS) for California Healthcare Workers Program was created to keep healthcare workers safe and reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. It provides hotel rooms to healthcare workers who give critical care to COVID-19 patients so they don’t bring home the virus to their household. To find out program eligibility and how to reserve a room, visit Hotel rooms for California healthcare workers.
Hotel rooms for agricultural workers
The Housing for the Harvest program offers temporary housing to farm and food processing workers who need to isolate due to COVID-19. It helps exposed agricultural workers protect their loved ones by giving them a space to self-isolate.
Visit Housing for agricultural workers to find out more information.
Questions and answers
It depends what your job is. Any member of the essential workforce is allowed to work during the stay home orderTrò chơi câu lạc bộ tình yêu. And anyone is allowed to work from their home that has arranged to do so with their employer.
For information on businesses and industry sectors that are allowed to reopen, visit industry guidance.
Trò chơi câu lạc bộ tình yêuYou can file for .
No, a medical certificate is not required.
After your claim is submitted, it will take at least three weeks to be processed. It may take longer if your information doesn’t match wage records or your identity can’t be verified.
The Governor has . This means you can collect benefits for the first week that you were out of work or had reduced hours.
Yes, you have the right to file a complaint. Find for how to file a complaint. If you submit a complaint, your name must be kept confidential by law.
- You can file for .
- The federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act () provides up to 80 hours of paid sick leave at two-thirds of your regular rate if your employer has less than 500 workers. You may also be eligible for up to 10 additional weeks of paid expanded family and medical leave at two-thirds of your regular rate.
- Use the to find out if you may be eligible.
- Other options may be available. See the .
You may be able to use paid sick or family leave.
- The federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act () provides up to 80 hours of paid sick leave at two-thirds of your regular rate if your employer has less than 500 workers.
- Use this to see if you’re eligible for FFCRA paid leave.
- You can use paid sick leave you’ve accrued. See about California paid sick leave.
- You can file a . Find out if you’re eligible for .
Trò chơi câu lạc bộ tình yêuCheck the chart of to learn what options may be available to you.
You may be able to use job-protected unpaid leave. Check the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s about employment and COVID-19.
Extra federal, state, and in some cases, local sick leave are available if you have COVID-19 symptoms, are seeking a medical diagnosis, or are in quarantine.
Learn what paid sick leave benefits may be available to you in the side-by-side .
- The federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act () provides up to 80 hours of paid sick leave if your employer has less than 500 workers.
- Use this to see if you’re eligible for FFCRA paid sick leave.
- You may be eligible for up to 80 hours of California if you:
- Work for an employer with more than 500 workers nationwide
- Are a healthcare employee or first responder for an employer of any size
- Some local areas have paid sick leave ordinances, such as San Jose, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Check with the local labor law enforcement agency in your area.
- You can use paid sick leave you’re accrued. See about California paid sick leave.
- You can file a if you’re unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19. Find out if you’re eligible for .
- You can file a if you got COVID-19 at your job.
- Some people may qualify for workers’ compensation based on specific scenarios. They include:
- First responders and healthcare workers who get sick or injured due to COVID-19 on or after July 6, 2020
- Employees of companies with five or more employees who test positive for COVID-19 during an outbreak at their workplace
- See about who may qualify for workers’ compensation due to COVID-19.
Check the chart of to learn what options may be available to you.
You may be able to use job-protected unpaid leave. Check the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s about employment and COVID-19.
Check the that may cover workers affected by COVID-19.
You may be able to use job-protected unpaid leave. Check the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s .
Trò chơi câu lạc bộ tình yêuYes. If you’ve been potentially exposed to COVID-19 at work, your employer must tell you within one business day. They must also tell you about available benefits like paid leave and workers’ compensation. Employers must also tell you about their disinfection and safety plan.
Trò chơi câu lạc bộ tình yêuFor details about these requirements, see the California Department of Public Health’s
When you can return to work depends on your situation.
Trò chơi câu lạc bộ tình yêuIf you have symptoms, stay home and until:
- At least 10 days have passed since symptoms started, AND
- Your fever has been gone for 24 hours without the aid of medication, AND
- Your symptoms (like cough and shortness of breath) have improved.
This is true whether you’ve tested positive, negative, or are untested.
Trò chơi câu lạc bộ tình yêuIf you tested positive but have no symptoms, at home for at least 10 days.
If you had close contact with someone who tested positive but you have tested negative, at home for at least 10 days. See the California Department of Public Health’s for details.
Trò chơi câu lạc bộ tình yêuGet tested as soon as possible if you have symptoms or have come in contact with someone who has tested positive or has symptoms.
Stay informed
- CA Labor and Workforce Development Agency:
- CA Employment Development Department:
- CA Department of Fair Employment and Housing:
- CA Department of Industrial Relations:
- U.S. Department of Labor:
- CA Department of Public Health:
- CA Department of Public Health: