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Days and Hours of Service

EDD representatives are available by telephone:

• Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Full range of services)
• Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Limited services)

NOTE: EDD representatives are not available by telephone on California state holidays.

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