Will california extend unemployment benefits. California state lawmakers are considering a plan to continue a 600 weekly unemployment benefit for state residents if congress does not extend the emergency funding this month. Gavin newsom said californias unemployment could peak at 245. That extra 600 per week in unemployment benefits.
As the covid 19 pandemic continues to damage the california economy state lawmakers are weighing whether to provide a supplemental unemployment benefit with the extra 600 per week provided by the. Unfortunately unemployment benefits only last for a maximum of 26 weeks in california. California lawmakers say if congress does not renew federal unemployment benefits that are now expiring the state could step in to fill the gap.
Millions of californians have lost their jobs and are relying on unemployment benefits. Los angeles california lawmakers may offer relief for recipients of unemployment benefits as the 600 weekly federal aid is set to expire july 31. Californians can normally certify for up to 26 weeks of unemployment benefits in a 12 month.
Jobless californians could get up to seven additional weeks of unemployment benefits bringing the maximum duration to 59 weeks for those. If an extended benefits program is available and you qualify the california employment development department edd will notify you. In february before the pandemic unemployment was at a record low in california 39.
However those benefits usually only last for a few months which means many people are reaching the end. In times of high unemployment however extended benefits might be available.