Job searches, training, benefits and workplace rights.
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Sonoma, California
County context for browsing. Agency service areas may differ.Use EDD’s public sign-in or account registration page to start an unemployment claim. EDD determines eligibility; CountyWiki does not collect your application.
Office guide →Main content — Unemployment Benefits
Unemployment Benefits
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 42aef54ac7777ec9
Check identity documents and your last 18 months of employment before starting. Military, federal and noncitizen applicants have additional document instructions.
Office guide →Main content — Step 1: Get Your Information in Order
Step 1: Get Your Information in Order
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 20249e956ec4f676
Review application and weekly requirements. Being fired, quitting or being classified as a contractor does not by itself decide every case.
Office guide →California Employment Development Department · requirements (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot e9a88f29c9d8880e
Report work and wages for each benefit week, including wages not yet paid. Some claim types and changes require different certification channels.
Office guide →Main content — Certify for Benefits
Certify for Benefits
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 8db46ceb401f7e4e
Check whether your existing claim can be reopened or whether a new application is needed after the benefit year ends.
Office guide →Main content — Reopen Your Claim
Reopen Your Claim
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 85497ad0d2bbe182
Use the office address on your actual notice. Continue certifying while the appeal is pending; ordinary UI and disaster-assistance deadlines differ.
Office guide →California Employment Development Department · Appeals — EDD (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Appeals
Appeals
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot d3ae4625cb49cb1d
Review the unpaid waiting week and the estimated first-payment timeline. Approval, identity checks and your payment method can affect timing.
Office guide →Main content — Receive Your First Payment
Receive Your First Payment
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 60f006048587e219
Review direct deposit, debit card and mailed checks. Payment delivery estimates run after approval and are not a promise that your claim will be approved.
Office guide →California Employment Development Department · Benefit Payment Options (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Your Benefit Payment Options
Your Benefit Payment Options
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 92d35c9cc7f22a66
Access EDD’s tax-information guidance and the 1099G help line. Different benefit types and tax systems have different treatment.
Office guide →California Employment Development Department · Tax Information (Form 1099G) (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Tax Information (Form 1099G)
Tax Information (Form 1099G)
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 9e6f8cade6234a02
Find live claim help, account assistance and automated information. AJCC, disability and employment-tax offices cannot resolve existing UI claim issues.
Office guide →Main content — Contact Information for Unemployment Insurance
Contact Information for Unemployment Insurance
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot ec40fb51ab2571a8
If required by your DE 8405 notice, register and post a résumé within 21 days of its notice date. EDD will tell you if you are exempt.
Office guide →Main content — Register in CalJOBS
Register in CalJOBS
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot d8c5a95e7192dd43
A benefit year is 12 months. Remaining claim balance does not extend the benefit year; follow EDD instructions when you return to work.
Office guide →California Employment Development Department · Step 8: End Your Benefits — EDD (opens in a new tab)
Main content — End Your Benefits
End Your Benefits
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot b71399f6f6317a01
Use California’s job-search system to look for jobs, create a résumé and explore training resources.
Office guide →Main content — CalJOBS
CalJOBS
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot d8c5a95e7192dd43
Search CareerOneStop for a nearby AJCC. Confirm its operator, hours and available services before visiting; EDD staff are not at every location.
Office guide →California Employment Development Department · Office Locator — EDD (opens in a new tab)
Main content — America's Job Center of California
America's Job Center of California
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 1f97711081c7ef36
EDD’s statewide job-services guide covers registration, career exploration, skills, job search, applications and interviews.
Office guide →California Employment Development Department · Job Services — EDD (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Securing a job can be challenging
Securing a job can be challenging
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 607b02cc12576d23
Explore skills assessments, training referrals and apprenticeships. Funding and programme eligibility need separate confirmation.
Office guide →Main content — Enhance Your Skills
Enhance Your Skills
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot eeb2d10a1f4acdc0
If EDD approves CTB for your valid UI claim, some work-search requirements change while you train. Continue certifying; CTB does not pay school expenses.
Office guide →California Employment Development Department · California Training Benefits (opens in a new tab)
Main content — California Training Benefits
California Training Benefits
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 943ba222e38fd6cc
Review local AJCC career advice, training and youth services. A referral does not guarantee an individual training award.
Office guide →California Employment Development Department · Education and Training Services (opens in a new tab)
Main content — The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps people
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps people
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 55961c9ade2aba59
Follow EDD’s public CalJOBS search instructions for WIOA-eligible programmes. You can browse without creating an account; confirm funding with your local AJCC.
Office guide →California Employment Development Department · Eligible Training Provider List (opens in a new tab)
Main content — The California Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) helps adults
The California Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) helps adults
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 23abe5682406713d
Use the official public wage-claim portal. Wage recovery is different from reporting a general labor-law violation or filing a retaliation complaint.
Office guide →Main content — How to File a Wage Claim
How to File a Wage Claim
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 5e6e69f3aa619411
Check filing deadlines, employer information, supporting records and email, mail or in-person options. Misclassified workers may still be able to file.
Office guide →Main content — Workers in California have the right
Workers in California have the right
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 5e6e69f3aa619411
Choose the correct claim packet and supporting forms. Garment and public-works claims have separate instructions.
Office guide →Main content — Wage Claim
Wage Claim
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 6587dd00aa634891
Use the official city/ZIP office finder. The closest office or your home county is not necessarily the office responsible for your claim.
Office guide →Main content — Labor Commissioner
Labor Commissioner
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot dc233963b6c8c34e
Use the Labor Commissioner’s public retaliation, Equal Pay Act and pay-transparency intake page. Different complaint types have different deadlines.
Office guide →Main content — How to file a retaliation/discrimination complaint
How to file a retaliation/discrimination complaint
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot ab0f5748be601d5d
Follow the correct paper form instructions, sign and date it, and keep copies. Follow the current main page for the responsible agency and filing limits.
Office guide →Main content — Filing your complaint
Filing your complaint
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 98a090f623d1b2ba
The general California rate is $16.90 per hour from January 1, 2026. Higher industry or local rates and exemptions can apply; this is an earnings rule, not a filing fee.
Office guide →Main content — Minimum Wage
Minimum Wage
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 2568f9b8d1c554dc
Report widespread violations affecting a group of workers. This report is not an individual wage claim; file a wage claim too if you seek unpaid wages.
Office guide →Main content — Report a Labor Law Violation
Report a Labor Law Violation
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot d2f1a5bee3542138
Use the public-works complaint route for prevailing wages and apprenticeship violations. Meal/rest breaks, bounced checks and waiting-time penalties use wage adjudication.
Office guide →Main content — File a Public Works Complaint
File a Public Works Complaint
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot a55e7720b75cf2b7
Use garment-specific claim materials and the dedicated unit. Contact the unit for an in-person appointment; general wage instructions do not cover every garment-law issue.
Office guide →California Department of Industrial Relations — Labor Commissioner · this page (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Garment
Garment
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 1331f0be9e347611
Review your hearing notice, documents and witnesses. The hearing is legally binding; missing it can cause dismissal.
Office guide →Main content — Wage claim hearing
Wage claim hearing
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 15b017a82304efc7
Review the decision and service notice promptly. Current Labor Code section 98.2 and applicable service rules govern a Superior Court appeal; postal shorthand is not a universal deadline.
Office guide →Main content — After the hearing
After the hearing
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 193097403d66cb68
These 42 profiles are classified under this topic by CA.gov. The county filter above does not establish local eligibility for them. Confirm availability and requirements on the official profile.
Student Aid Commission, California · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1108 listed under department 198
Attend a student financial aid workshop
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Employment Development Department · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1226 listed under department 229
Calculate your unemployment insurance
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Employment Development Department · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1228 listed under department 229
Certify for unemployment
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Human Resources, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1189 listed under department 89
CA state recruitment events and resources
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Human Resources, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1195 listed under department 89
Create a CalCareer account
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Industrial Relations, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1208 listed under department 91
Certified Payroll Reporting
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Industrial Relations, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1224 listed under department 91
California Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
State Fire Marshal, Office of the · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1247 listed under department 301
California State Fire Training
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Employment Development Department · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1186 listed under department 229
EDD payroll taxes
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Employment Development Department · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1193 listed under department 229
Enroll in EDD employer services
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Workforce Development Board, California · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1098 listed under department 208
Enroll your kids in technology programs
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Civil Rights Department · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 27 listed under department 215
File a discrimination complaint
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Consumer Affairs, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1133 listed under department 210
Find a consumer affairs license
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Education, California Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 82 listed under department 172
Find nearby adult education programs
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Employment Development Department · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 18 listed under department 229
File for Disability
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Employment Development Department · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 20 listed under department 229
File for Unemployment
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Employment Development Department · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 22 listed under department 229
Find a job
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Employment Development Department · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1216 listed under department 229
Find an EDD field office
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Food and Agriculture, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 73 listed under department 173
Find a fair
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
General Services, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1162 listed under department 216
Find procurement and acquisition services
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Human Resources, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 39 listed under department 89
Find a CA state job
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Industrial Relations, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1206 listed under department 91
Find an apprenticeship
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Social Services, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 81 listed under department 178
Find refugee services
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Social Services, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1180 listed under department 178
Find benefits online
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Employment Development Department · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1196 listed under department 229
Get your UI claim status
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Health Care Access and Information, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1139 listed under department 256
Get Workforce Capacity Education and Training
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Workforce Development Board, California · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1110 listed under department 208
Get Job Training in San Diego
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Workforce Development Board, California · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1111 listed under department 208
Get Job Training in Orange County
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Workforce Development Board, California · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1112 listed under department 208
Get Job Training in Long Beach
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Workforce Development Board, California · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1113 listed under department 208
Get Job Training in Madera/Fresno
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Workforce Development Board, California · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1114 listed under department 208
Get Job Training in Sacramento
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
General Services, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1164 listed under department 216
Human Resources
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Health Care Access and Information, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1138 listed under department 256
Health care education financial aid
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Employment Development Department · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 23 listed under department 229
Jobs for veterans
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Public Health, California Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1210 listed under department 176
Look up licenses for clinical laboratory personnel
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Workforce Development Board, California · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1099 listed under department 208
Learn about jobs for foreign-born professionals
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Employment Development Department · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 21 listed under department 229
Manage your Unemployment Insurance claim
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
State of California · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1286 listed under department 317
Recovery services finder
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Civil Rights Department · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1201 listed under department 215
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Human Resources, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1213 listed under department 89
Search for a CalCareers exam
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Industrial Relations, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1279 listed under department 91
Worker safety, wildfire cleanup, and rebuilding
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Industrial Relations, Department of · Official directory link
State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1280 listed under department 91
Worker rights and employer responsibilities
Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a