Starting and Managing Your UI Claim

To apply for unemployment insurance benefits, you must be:

Apply immediately for UI benefits when your job has ended or when your employer has cut back your hours.

Information you need to apply for UI
Have this critical information immediately available, regardless of which option you select to apply for UI benefits.
- How to Apply for UI Tip Sheet: English | Spanish | Chinese | Vietnamese (PDF)
Ways to File
File online, by telephone, or by mail or fax.

The Telephone Interview
If there are questions about eligibility, EDD staff will conduct telephone interviews with the employer and claimant to resolve any issues.
Completing the Continued Claim Form
The Continued Claim Form is sent with your claim materials after EDD processes your application for UI benefits. Carefully complete and mail the Continued Claim Form on the date shown on the front of the form. UI benefits are paid after a properly completed and signed Continued Claim form is submitted to the EDD.

Video: How to Complete the Continued Claim Form
Transcript
- Completing the Continued Claim Form Tip Sheet: English | Spanish | Chinese | Vietnamese (PDF)
Where is my Check Tip Sheet
How to access your check information by telephone.
- Summary Tip-Sheets: English | Spanish | Chinese | Vietnamese (PDF)