Days and Hours of Service

EDD representatives are available by telephone:

• Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon Pacific time. (Full range of services)

NOTE: Effective May 20, 2013, EDD representatives will only be available by telephone from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, Monday through Friday, and are unavailable on California state holidays.

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File Online!
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E-mail Questions!
The easiest way to ask questions about your claim. Representatives respond within 5 days.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Call the Self Service Information Line!
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To speak with a representative, please call the Main Telephone Numbers.