Fixing Unemployment Insurance

Dec 2, 2024 - During the phase ‑in period, the state also entered the dot ‑com recession. These two cost pressures absorbed the remaining flexibility in the state ’s UI tax system. As  shown in Figure  4 , the state began this period in Schedule C but quickly moved to Schedule F+, the highest tax schedule, where it has remained since.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4943

Improving California’s Unemployment Insurance Program

Aug 8, 2022 - EDD denied claims for not mailing in requested documents while an average of 450 pounds of unopened mail sat in each EDD field office. Little or no assistance available to people who do not speak English as a first language, and fluent English speakers struggle to understand EDD notices.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4615