Job Loss Resources, Programs & Services
Workers, have you been laid off, furloughed or had your hours reduced recently? The EWDD Rapid Response team can help through the transition process by providing virtual orientations that will guide you through all the available resources, including how to apply for Unemployment Insurance (UI) through CA EDD and health insurance.
If you're a business owner facing furloughs, layoffs, or reduced hours for employees, the Rapid Response team can help. EWDD Business Transition Services will guide businesses through all available options and how to protect employees.
If you're a business owner facing furloughs, layoffs, or reduced hours for employees, the Rapid Response team can help. EWDD Business Transition Services will guide businesses through all available options and how to protect employees.
Virtual Orientations
The free virtual orientations are led by EWDD’s Rapid Response Team, which is trained to support employees and businesses through any transition process. The team will demonstrate the Unemployment Insurance Benefits process and other resources that support transitioning into a job as quickly as possible.
Orientations will not be scheduled on legal holidays as observed by the City of Los Angeles. RSVP below to register for a session in English or Spanish:
10:00am (PT) on Wednesdays
After registration, you will receive a phone number and access code to a virtual conference room. Prior to your training, please download the Job Resources Presentation to help you follow along with the virtual orientation.
1:00pm (PT) los miércoles
Después de registrarse, recibirá un número de teléfono y un código de acceso a una sala de conferencias virtual. Antes de su orientación, descargue la Presentación de Recursos Laborales para leer durante la sesión.
All services are FREE and are mandated by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) legislation. EWDD’s Rapid Response Team will continue working with individual companies to set up sessions specifically for them/their employees.
Materials & Resources
- Virtual Orientation Documents
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Unemployment Insurance (UI) FAQs
- How to file an Unemployment Insurance Claim through the California EDD website
- Have specific questions about your case?
Only CA EDD representatives with access to employment histories can answer direct questions.
Contact: 1-800-300-1516 - For General UI questions:
- Call 833-978-2511 seven days a week for technical help with accessing UI OnlineSM and other general questions. Representatives will not have access to your claim or payment information.
UI OnlineSM is the fastest way to file a claim or you can call 1-800-300-1516 - Are you an independent contractor and want to know if you are eligible for UI?
- Visit California EDD Unemployment Assistance to determine your options, then apply at UI OnlineSM
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US Department of Labor (DOL)
- Employee Benefits Security Administration Fact Sheet (pdf)
- US Department of Labor Job Loss Fact Sheet (PDF)
- An Employees Guide to Health Benefits under COBRA (pdf)
- US Department of Labor Employee Guide to Health Benefits under COBRA (PDF)
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CA Employment Development Department (EDD)
- Apply for UI Benefits Online
- Apply and Manage Your UI Online
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance Fact Sheet
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance Fact Sheet
- State Disability Insurance
- Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave Benefits
- CalJOBSSM
- California State Online Jobs Board
- California Training Benefits
- Attend School or Training While Receiving Unemployment Benefits
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City of LA WorkSource Center (AJCC) Locations
- EWDD WorkSource Centers
- bit.ly/EWDDWorkSource
- Locate an America’s Job Center of California
- Career Exploration, Training and Jobs
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Healthcare Options
- Covered CA
- CoveredCA.com
- Covered CA Options Fact Sheet (PDF)
- LA County Department of Mental Health
- Access Line: 800-854-7771 or Text "LA" to 741741
- LA County Mental Health Resources
- Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
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Other Resources
- 2-1-1: Access Information Online
- 211la.org
- Dial 3-1-1: Telephone Access to Non-Emergency Municipal Services
- LA County Department of Mental Health
- Access Line: 800-854-7771 or Text "LA" to 741741
- LA County Mental Health Resources
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
- US Small Business Administration Resources
- Economic Resources
- L.A. Jobs Portal
- EWDD Recovery Resources
- City of Los Angeles BusinessSource Centers
- Resources and Support for LA Businesses of All Sizes
