The State of California Employment Development Department announced support services to individuals and businesses affected by COVID-19 in California. Individuals who are unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19 can file a Disability Insurance claim.

Californians who are unable to work because they are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19 can file a Paid Family Leave claim.

Employers experiencing a slowdown in their businesses or services as a result of the Coronavirus impact on the economy may apply for the UI Work Sharing Program.

This program allows employers to seek an alternative to layoffs - retaining their trained employees by reducing their hours and wages that can be partially offset with UI benefits. Workers of employers who are approved to participate in the Work Sharing Program receive the percentage of their weekly Unemployment Insurance benefit amount based on the percentage of hours and wages reduced, not to exceed 60 percent.

Visit the Work Sharing Program to learn more about its benefits for employers and employees, and how to apply.