Workers' Rights

New Initiatives to Support California Workers Impacted by COVID-19

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Governor Newsom Announces New Initiatives to Support California Workers Impacted by COVID-19

Governor Gavin Newsom announced new initiatives to support the millions of California workers who have lost jobs or wages as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Employment Development Department (EDD) will launch a new call center on Monday that will operate 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

  • One-stop shop for individuals applying for unemployment insurance and the new federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program starting April 28

  • The Governor also announced an unprecedented $125 million in disaster relief assistance for working Californians

  • California has developed an immigrant resource guide to provide information about COVID-19 related assistance, including public benefits, that are available to immigrant Californians.