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Unemployment in CA: EDD spokesperson talks new extension program, best time to call, certifying for benefits

California is soon rolling out the Fed-ED program, which would provide another extension of unemployment benefits to Californians during the coronavirus pandemic.

ByKayla Galloway KGO logo
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Unemployment in CA: EDD spokesperson talks new extension program, best time to call, certifying for benefits
ABC7 News' Kristen Sze spoke with Loree Levy with California's Employment Development Department Wednesday afternoon to discuss common questions applicants have when filing for unemployment benefits.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- ABC7 News' Kristen Sze spoke with Loree Levy with California's Employment Development Department Wednesday afternoon to discuss receiving unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, the best time to call the department and a new extension program rolling out soon to help those who've run out of benefits.

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