This 100% free Guide offers detailed information to workers, including independent contractors, can collect Unemployment Insurance Benefits.
The Employment Development Department (“EDD”) and related California agencies have been providing recent updates about how people who have lost their jobs or had their hours reduced, including independent contractors, can obtain unemployment benefits. This 100% free legal guide explains the latest updates in this regard as of April 17, 2020.
Additionally, this free Guide is a summary of common problems and issues that arise when applying for unemployment insurance benefits. It also provides many additional resources for EDD help.
Click these links to view the chapters of our General EDD Guide and COVID-19 Updated EDD Guide.
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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome
A settlement was reached on behalf of non-exempt security guards in California alleging wage and hour claims, including but not limited to minimum wage, overtime, meal breaks, rest breaks, wage statement and waiting time penalties, and additional violations of the applicable Labor Codes and Wage Order(s).
Employees of a health care company alleging minimum wage, overtime, meal and rest break violations in a class action against their employer. This case is currently awaiting approval by the Court.
Warehouse worker alleged minimum wage, overtime, meal and rest break violations in a class action against her employer, a large agricultural manufacturer, distributor and retailer. Plaintiff and defendant have agreed to a class settlement of $4.1 million.