California Employment Development Department

About Our Branches

We are one of the largest state departments, and we’re here to support Californians with many important services. To help you, we:

  • Provide Unemployment, Disability Insurance, and Paid Family Leave to those in need.
  • Collect payroll taxes from businesses to help fund important programs.
  • Keep track of employment records for millions of California workers.
  • Help people find jobs by connecting them with employers who need them.
  • Manage federal job training programs to help you develop new skills and find work.
  • Collect and share helpful information about the job market, so you can stay informed.