About the EDD

When you turn to us, we have a program or resource that can help. From time to bond with your newborn, support to find a job, resources to focus on your recovery after an illness or injury, or the guidance and support that can help you manage a successful business in California.

Here’s a detailed explanation of the EDD (California Employment Development Department): what it is, the programs it runs, its online services (including myEDD), and how its systems support employers and workers.

EDD Functions and Programs

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) is a state agency responsible for administering various employment-related programs and services.

It functions as a critical resource for both employers and workers throughout California. The EDD manages several key programs designed to support the state’s workforce and economy:

Unemployment Insurance (UI)

This program provides temporary financial assistance to eligible workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. Visit UI Online for more information.

State Disability Insurance (SDI)

This includes both Disability Insurance (DI) for non-work-related illnesses or injuries and Paid Family Leave (PFL) for individuals who need time off to bond with a new child or care for a seriously ill family member.

Paid Family Leave (PFL)

Workers who take time off to care for a seriously ill family member or bond with a new child. Paid Family Leave Benefits provide short-term wage replacement benefits to people who need to take time off work to bond with a new child, care for a seriously ill family member, or support a family member’s military deployment.

Benefit Overpayment

Benefit Overpayment Services: Former recipients who owe back benefits. EDD pursues recovery of overpaid UI or SDI benefits; you can view balances, pay, or set up repayment plans

Workforce Services

The EDD connects job seekers with employers through its network of local employment centers and its online job board, CalJOBSSM.

Online Services and the myEDD Portal

A significant portion of the EDD’s services is accessible online through its official website and the myEDD portal. The myEDD login Portal allows users to:

For Workers: File claims for UI, DI, and PFL benefits; manage existing claims; certify for continued benefits; update personal information; and view payment history.

For Employers: Register their business; manage their state employer account; file payroll tax reports and make payments online; and respond to new hire claims.

Support for Employers and Workers

The EDD’s integrated systems are designed to serve the distinct needs of both groups:

For Workers: The department provides a financial safety net during periods of unemployment, disability, or family leave. It also offers resources for career development and job searching, helping individuals re-enter the workforce.

For Employers: The EDD assists businesses with tax registration and compliance, provides access to a pool of qualified job candidates, and supplies valuable economic data to inform business planning and hiring decisions.