Unemployment fraud concerns prompt action in California
The Employment Development Department said the debit cards were frozen for several reasons, including “a high number of claims at a single address.”
The Employment Development Department said the debit cards were frozen for several reasons, including “a high number of claims at a single address.”
California unemployment claims drop, backlog and fraud persists
State data provided by the Employment Development Department (EDD) has unemployment claims for last week down to just 158,877 – a six-month low.
State data provided by the Employment Development Department (EDD) has unemployment claims for last week down to just 158,877 – a six-month low.
California EDD expects to work through claim backlogs by Jan 2021
But, if the pandemic and unemployment surges in the coming weeks, the January "up to speed" goal, is endangered.
But, if the pandemic and unemployment surges in the coming weeks, the January "up to speed" goal, is endangered.
California EDD expects to work through claim backlogs by Jan 2021
Tom Vacar reports.
Tom Vacar reports.
Fiery Halloween decorations at California home trigger 911 calls
Many people arrive each night to admire a Riverside family's spooky, fiery Halloween decor, but the adornments appear so realistic to some that multiple people have made emergency phone calls to firefighters about the home.
Many people arrive each night to admire a Riverside family's spooky, fiery Halloween decor, but the adornments appear so realistic to some that multiple people have made emergency phone calls to firefighters about the home.
Some people wait months for EDD benefits
Tom Vacar reports.
Tom Vacar reports.
Weekly $300 pandemic unemployment assistance ending in California
The last round of the $300 a week unemployment assistance payments will be sent out next week in California. But those who are jobless in the state won't be cut off completely.
The last round of the $300 a week unemployment assistance payments will be sent out next week in California. But those who are jobless in the state won't be cut off completely.
Indoor dining poses challenges for businesses and workers alike
Restaurant workers say they don’t feel safe with the shift to indoor dining, and feel trapped because they probably can’t collect unemployment if they quit.
Restaurant workers say they don’t feel safe with the shift to indoor dining, and feel trapped because they probably can’t collect unemployment if they quit.
Californians awaiting unemployment funds still struggle to meet basic needs
While unemployment claims are on hold for two weeks as the agency addresses backlogged applications and fraud, many eligible Californians have been awaiting their checks for months. It’s time they can’t afford, as they cannot meet basic needs and fall behind on bills.
While unemployment claims are on hold for two weeks as the agency addresses backlogged applications and fraud, many eligible Californians have been awaiting their checks for months. It’s time they can’t afford, as they cannot meet basic needs and fall behind on bills.
After two week pause, EDD accepts new unemployment claims, but phone delays persist
After the Employment Development Department’s unemployment help line was on hold for two weeks to improve claim processing and address backlogged claims and fraud, it remains difficult to access assistance from the agency.
After the Employment Development Department’s unemployment help line was on hold for two weeks to improve claim processing and address backlogged claims and fraud, it remains difficult to access assistance from the agency.
Unemployed In California: Fraud, Failure and Frustration
A KTVU special investigative report on California's dysfunctional Employment Development Department
A KTVU special investigative report on California's dysfunctional Employment Development Department
Trouble reaching EDD? Here's how to get your unemployment benefits
California's EDD is a vital office for people who've lost their job, but the department is beset by problems. Here are ways to reach the EDD.
California's EDD is a vital office for people who've lost their job, but the department is beset by problems. Here are ways to reach the EDD.
EDD's much needed technology overhaul possibly a pandemic silver lining
If you just found out you need to file for unemployment payments, you will have a two-week wait that the state says should actually speed up your payments.
If you just found out you need to file for unemployment payments, you will have a two-week wait that the state says should actually speed up your payments.
Fraud arrests made over California’s unemployment benefits
Officers were dispatched at 9:07 p.m. to the 1800 block of Solano Way in East Oakland after someone reported a shooting.
Officers were dispatched at 9:07 p.m. to the 1800 block of Solano Way in East Oakland after someone reported a shooting.
California EDD money keeps getting mailed to New York address
Unemployment letters, checks and debit cards from California's Employment Development Department have arrived in a New Yorker's mailbox, pointing to potential fraud at the EDD.
Unemployment letters, checks and debit cards from California's Employment Development Department have arrived in a New Yorker's mailbox, pointing to potential fraud at the EDD.
EDD blames data breach for fraud, announces investigation
The California Employment Development Department announced Thursday that they are taking new steps to stop fraud, after receiving reports from across the state from Californians who received strange deliveries of EDD unemployment benefit letters and debit cards addressed to other people.
The California Employment Development Department announced Thursday that they are taking new steps to stop fraud, after receiving reports from across the state from Californians who received strange deliveries of EDD unemployment benefit letters and debit cards addressed to other people.
EDD investigating fraud linked to pandemic unemployment money
California has distributed $77 billion in unemployment benefits and 12 million claims have been filed since March, which is more than any other state, indicating potential identity theft and fraud surrounding the state's Employment Development Dept.
California has distributed $77 billion in unemployment benefits and 12 million claims have been filed since March, which is more than any other state, indicating potential identity theft and fraud surrounding the state's Employment Development Dept.