By Brianna Chu COVID-19 has swiftly made its presence known in every aspect of our lives, but especially so in our work lives. The pandemic has forced countless businesses to adapt or perish, and many have been unable to maintain their workforce sizes. Young graduates are stuck in an ever more competitive and punishing job…
Unemployed Californians may soon receive an additional $300 weekly supplement from the Employment Development Department (EDD). The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the state’s application and will provide an initial amount of $4.5 billion, with the possibility of additional funding going forward. The additional $300-a-week payment will be available for a limited period of…
During Monday’s press conference, Governor Gavin Newsom said the state would face “massive” budget cuts if the state implements President Trump’s plan for unemployment, as outlined in an executive order signed Saturday. Under the president’s plan, states would have to provide $100 of a $400 supplemental weekly unemployment benefit, a decrease from the extra $600…
Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the formation of an Employment Development Department (EDD) strike team, and a “renewed focus” on processing unpaid claims. “There should be no barriers between Californians and the benefits they have earned,” said Newsom in a press releases issued Wednesday afternoon. “Unprecedented demand due to job loss during this pandemic paired…
