Millions in CA Still Have Questions About How To Get Unemployment Benefits. We Have Answers [laist.com]

Rafael Maravilla(PACEs Connection Staff) 8/20/204:45 PM

By David Wagner, LAist, August 19, 2020

Federal unemployment benefits have ended. Nearly a million Californians have applied for unemployment benefits and are likely eligible, but haven't received them. And according to the latest numbers, L.A. County still has an unemployment rate of close to 20%.

The need for unemployment benefits has never been greater in our recent history. But for millions of out-of-work Californians, navigating the state's confusing and outdated unemployment system can feel like taking on a new full-time job.

Since March, you've sent us hundreds of questions about unemployment. Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked ones. If you're still left scratching your head after reading this, we are still taking your questions.

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