FOR PARENTS: We recommend all parents enroll their kids in RemoteLearning.school's online Homeschool or Afterschool program to prevent them from falling behind in their education due to the recent COVID developments and school staff shortages. Sign Up Here.
Notice: Make sure to maintain unemployment work search requirements compliance.

Contact Information:

  • EDD Customer Service: 1-800-300-5616 (M-F 8am to 12 noon PST)
  • TIP: Use Claimyr to connect to an EDD rep faster. More info: https://join.claimyr.com/dd0b8c
  • Bank of America Debit Card Customer Service: 1-866-692-9374

    • Advice/Tips:

  • TIP: Most issues such as Pending issues and disqualifications can be resolved by talking to an EDD Tier 2 rep. Use Claimyr to connect to an EDD rep faster. More info: https://join.claimyr.com/dd0b8c
  • You certify for two weeks at a time, every two weeks on Sunday for the previous 2 weeks. The UI portal will tell you if you have weeks available for certification. Once you certify, you should get paid within two days.
  • Payment will be done through a EDD Bank of America Debit Card
  • You should receive the BoA debit card within 10 days of your first payment.
  • If you already have an EDD card from past claims, you will use the same card.
  • You can check the status of your card by going to the EDD Card website and selecting "Replace My Card" to see the current status of the card
  • The EDD Debit card can be used anywhere Visa cards are accepted. You may also have the balance transferred from the card to your bank account through the EDD Card website.
  • TIP: Most issues such as Pending issues and disqualifications can be resolved by talking to an EDD Tier 2 rep. Use Claimyr to connect to an EDD rep faster. More info: https://join.claimyr.com/dd0b8c

    • Latest news

    Publish DateTitle
    August 3, 2020California: EDD Unemployment Benefits Payment Delayed This Week
    July 13, 2020California: EDD Benefits to Bank of America Debit Cards delayed
    June 15, 2020Start of summer vacation causes issue with unemployment benefits certification for school employees in California

    Articles

    GuideDescription
    California EDD Certification Questions GuideUnderstand what all the questions mean on the EDD Certification Form
    A Guide to Backdating your UI Claim with the California EDDWhat is Backdating, and how can I backdate my claim? (California)
    San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge in California