Does California have extended unemployment benefits?

Claimants receiving regular unemployment benefits under the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) extension will be able to certify for new weeks starting April 30. Both PUA and PEUC benefits have been extended for eligible claimants for 29 weeks through September 4, 2021.

How many weeks of unemployment can you collect in a year?

The PUA program is no longer available. Usually, you can only collect up to 26 weeks of regular Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits within a benefit year. A benefit year is the 12-month period from the start of your claim.

When to file a new claim for unemployment in California?

If it’s been more than one year since you applied for unemployment, you may need to file a new claim. Your Benefit Year End The federal government expanded unemployment benefits so we can help more Californians impacted by COVID-19:

Are there federal benefits for unemployment in California?

The federal government expanded unemployment benefits so we can help more Californians impacted by COVID-19: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance – Provides unemployment benefits for people who don’t usually qualify for regular state Unemployment Insurance.

How are the unemployment benefits calculated in California?

How California Calculates Unemployment Benefit Amounts. Your earnings during what’s known as the “base period” will determine both your eligibility for unemployment benefits and the weekly amount you’ll receive. The base period is usually the earliest four of the five full calendar quarters that come before you filed your claim.

How long does California unemployment pay last?

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) determines your weekly benefit amount by dividing your earnings for the highest paid quarter of the base period by 26, up to a maximum of $450 per week. Benefits are available for up to 26 weeks.