Unemployment Insurance

Our Focus

We provide legal advice and representation before the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board to people facing denials of unemployment benefits, allegations of false statements, overpayments by the Employment Development Department, and other challenges. We ensure that our clients’ voices are heard at administrative agencies, in courts, and in the legislature, and we help shape unemployment insurance law.

Highlights of Our Work

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Feb 28, 2022

Advocates Reach Agreement with CA Employment Development Department to Expand Language Access

Feb 28, 2022

The SF Chronicle Covers Groundbreaking Language Access Settlement with EDD

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May 11, 2021

Immigrant Advocates Praise Stimulus Package, But Call on Governor to Address Larger Gap of Immigrants Left out of Unemployment Benefits

Featured Resources

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Fact Sheet

Unemployment Insurance – Overview

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Fact Sheet

How To Appeal an Administrative Law Judge’s Decision to the CUIAB Board

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Fact Sheet

Unemployment Insurance – Are You Eligible?

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Fact Sheet

Appeal a Notice of Determination or Notice of Overpayment: How To Protect Your Unemployment Insurance Benefits

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Fact Sheet

How to Navigate Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19

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Fact Sheet

Unemployment Insurance: Overpayment

Partners

Employment Development Department

California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board