EDD Unemployment & State Disability Insurance

The Employment Development Department (EDD) manages the Unemployment Insurance (UI) and State Disability Insurance (SDI) programs for the State of California. The SDI program includes both Disability Insurance (DI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL). You can file a claim for all of these programs online, by phone, or by mail.

Unemployment Insurance

• Unemployment Insurance (UI) Overview
• Unemployment Eligibility
• File Online with UI Online
• Certifying for Unemployment Benefits
• UI Payment Information
• California Training Benefits

Disability Insurance

• Disability Insurance (DI) Overview
• Am I Eligible for DI Benefits?
• Options to File for DI Benefits (Online or by Mail)
• How to File a DI Claim in SDI Online
• Disability Insurance Claim Process
• DI FAQs

Paid Family Leave

• Paid Family Leave (PFL) Overview
• Am I Eligible for PFL Benefits?
• Options to File for PFL Benefits (Online or by Mail)
• How to File a PFL Claim in SDI Online
• Paid Family Leave Claim Process
• PFL FAQs