EDD Disaster-Related Services

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) provides a variety of services to individuals and businesses affected by disasters in California. EDD staff assist at Local Assistance Centers or Disaster Recovery Centers established by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) or federal authorities.

Waiting Week for Unemployment Benefits Waived

Generally, there is a one-week waiting period for individuals obtaining unemployment insurance (UI). Governor’s Emergency Proclamations waive the non-payable one-week waiting period for regular UI benefit payments to eligible individuals affected by current disasters. This means individuals can be paid benefits for the first week they are unemployed due to the disaster. 

For more information visit the California Employment Development Department's website.