What is The Latest on Unemployment Benefits Extension? Custom Search Below is the latest update (as of 5/15/12) from the California Employment Development Department confirming the end of the FED-ED unemployment extension. "One of the extension programs, typically the final round of extensions known as the FED-ED here in California, is now coming to an end. The state Employment Development Department (EDD) has been notified by the U.S. Department of Labor that the state no longer meets the minimum criteria for providing FED-ED extension benefits. While California’s total unemployment rate remains high, the three month average is not 10% higher than it was during the same three month period during one of the last three years as required by the federal program. That means the week ending May 12, 2012, will be the last week EDD can pay FED-ED benefits to eligible unemployed workers, even if someone has a remaining balance on their FED-ED extension. The EDD estimates about 93,000 people in California will be immediately impacted, including those collecting FED-ED benefits now and those who could qualify to file a new FED-ED extension up through May 6, 2012." Those who are affected are being notified by EDD and provided with information on government resources and social services to help them get through unemployment and take care of their needs. You can check below some of these government resources to help you get through unemployment. Why would California lose eligibility for the FED-ED program? "The federal government requires a state have a high unemployment rate in order to be eligible for the FED-ED extension program and the state’s average unemployment rate for a three month period remains 10% higher than it was during the same time period in one of the last three years. The idea is that if unemployment is not high enough, is remaining consistent or is starting to decline, then jobs may become easier to find and the need for additional unemployment benefits should decrease. The California economy is starting to recover from the recession and while the state’s unemployment rate remains high, it is no longer significantly higher than it was three years ago. Because of this, the U.S. Department of Labor has advised the EDD that California will can no longer pay FED-ED benefits for weeks of unemployment after May 12, 2012." For additional information and the new deadline to file for extended unemployment benefits, please go here. If you live outside of California, please click here to reach your own state's site for latest unemployment benefit information. To those who have run out of unemployment benefits, please keep the faith and stay positive. Be resourceful and creative in your job search. No matter how tough your situation, now is not the time to give up. Dig deep down within yourself, keep looking and believe you will find a job one day! Below is the latest update on unemployment benefits from the CA EDD website: "One of the extension programs, typically the final round of extensions known as the FED-ED here in California, is now coming to an end. The state Employment Development Department (EDD) has been notified by the U.S. Department of Labor that the state no longer meets the minimum criteria for providing FED-ED extension benefits. While California’s total unemployment rate remains high, the three month average is not 10% higher than it was during the same three month period during one of the last three years as required by the federal program. That means the week ending May 12, 2012, will be the last week EDD can pay FED-ED benefits to eligible unemployed workers, even if someone has a remaining balance on their FED-ED extension. The EDD estimates about 93,000 people in California will be immediately impacted, including those collecting FED-ED benefits now and those who could qualify to file a new FED-ED extension up through May 6, 2012." The end of FED-ED will really have a devastating effect on everyone who relies on unemployment benefits to survive.
ASSISTANCE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED IN CALIFORNIA California's unemployment rate is 11.3% as of Dec. 2011. As of January 9, 2012, there have been more than 599,000 unemployed workers in California who have run out of all available benefits, up to the 99 week maximum. Unemployed individuals may be eligible for assistance to meet basic needs as well as other services such as health care, counseling, employment and training assistance. For those who had run out of maximum unemployment benefits (99 weeks), there are some resources available out there. The following resources such as can help you meet your family's basic needs until you can find employment and you get back on your feet. California Work Opportunities & Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) It is important to know that there are organizations who can provide you with the necessary help.
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