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August 2019
- This Labor Day, EDD highlights job seekers connecting with employers in midst of record-tying employment expansion (August 28, 2019)
- California unemployment rate dips to record low 4.1 percent in July (August 16, 2019)
July 2019
- EDD receives $8.8 million for 2019 winter storm cleanup projects (July 29, 2019)
- California unemployment rate remains at 4.2 percent in June (July 19, 2019)
- Employment Development Department awards nearly $1 million to retrain workers laid off in the San Gabriel Valley (July 1, 2019)
June 2019
- California unemployment rate dips to 4.2 percent in May (June 21, 2019)
- En honor del Día del Padre, el EDD realza el Programa del Permiso Familiar Pagado de California (June 13, 2019)
- In Honor of Father’s Day, EDD Spotlights California’s Paid Family Leave Program (June 13, 2019)
- El Departamento del Desarrollo del Empleo otorga $6.6 millones para proveer entrenamiento de trabajo a cerca de 1,000 trabajadores agrícolas dados de baja (June 3, 2019)
- Employment Development Department awards $6.6 million to provide job training to nearly 1,000 laid-off farmworkers (June 3, 2019)
May 2019
- EDD awards $5 million to help train 1,200 California veterans for careers in high-growth industries (May 28, 2019)
- EDD otorga $5 millones para ayudar a entrenar a 1,200 veteranos de California para carreras en sectores de alto crecimiento (May 28, 2019)
- La tasa de desempleo de California permanece en 4.3 por ciento en el mes de abril (May 17, 2019)
- California unemployment rate remains at 4.3 percent in April (May 17, 2019)
- Veterans looking for jobs connect with employers at the "Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet" job and resource fair in Compton (May 17, 2019)
- Los veteranos en busca de empleo se conectan con empleadores en la feria de empleos y recursos "Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet" en Compton (May 17, 2019)
- Veterans looking for jobs connect with employers at the "Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet" job and resource fair in Riverside (May 16, 2019)
- Los veteranos en busca de empleo se conectan con empleadores en la feria de empleos y recursos "Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet" en Riverside (May 16, 2019)
- EDD asigna $2 millones para proveer oportunidades de empleo y entrenamiento laboral a personas con discapacidades (May 14, 2019)
- EDD awards $2 million to provide job opportunities and training for people with disabilities (May 14, 2019)
- En honor del Día de las Madres, el EDD realza el programa del Permiso Familiar Pagado de California (May 10, 2019)
- In Honor of Mother’s Day, EDD highlights California’s Paid Family Leave program (May 9, 2019)
- En honor del Mes de las Pequeñas Empresas en California, EDD da reconocimiento a los empleadores de menor escala y ofrece servicios de apoyo (May 9, 2019)
- In honor of Small Business Month in California, EDD recognizes smaller employers and offers support services (May 8, 2019)
April 2019
- Veterans looking for jobs connect with employers at the "Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet" job and resource fair in Sacramento (April 26, 2019)
- Los veteranos en busca de empleo se conectan con empleadores en la feria de empleos y recursos "Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet" en Sacramento (April 26, 2019)
- Veterans looking for jobs connect with employers at the "Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet" job and resource fair in Canoga Park (April 25, 2019)
- La tasa de desempleo de California aumentó 4.3 por ciento en el mes de marzo (April 19, 2019)
- California unemployment rate rises to 4.3 percent in March (April 19, 2019)
- Employment Development Department Connects Youth with Summer Job Opportunities (April 17, 2019)
March 2019
- La tasa de desempleo en California permanece en 4.2 por ciento en el mes de febrero (March 22, 2019)
- California unemployment rate remains at 4.2 percent in February (March 22, 2019)
- La fecha límite para solicitar Asistencia de Desempleo por Desastre es el viernes 15 de marzo para los damnificados por los incendios forestales Camp, Hill, y Woolsey (March 14, 2019)
- Deadline for victims of Camp, Hill and Woolsey fires to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance is Friday, March 15 (March 13, 2019)
- La tasa de desempleo en California aumentó 4.2 por ciento en el mes de enero (March 8, 2019)
- California unemployment rate rises to 4.2 percent in January (March 8, 2019)
February 2019
- El Departamento del Desarrollo del Empleo otorga $995,000 al condado de Alameda para ayudar a 200 trabajadores que fueron despedidos a encontrar trabajo en las industrias locales (February 26, 2019)
- Employment Development Department awards Alameda County $995,000 to help 200 laid off workers find work in local industries (February 26, 2019)
- La tasa de desempleo aumentó a 4.2 por ciento en el mes de diciembre (February 15, 2019)
- California unemployment rate rises to 4.2 percent in December (February 15, 2019)
- Los datos sobre el empleo y desempleo de California para enero de 2019 se publicarán el viernes 8 de marzo (February 15, 2019)
- California’s employment and unemployment data for January 2019 will be released on Friday, March 8 (February 15, 2019)
January 2019
- La tasa de desempleo aumentó a 4.2 por ciento en el mes de diciembre (January 18, 2019)
- California unemployment rate rises to 4.2 percent in December (January 18, 2019)
- California les proporcionara asistencia a los empleados del gobierno federal afectados por el cierre del gobierno (January 14, 2019)
- California to provide assistance to federal workers impacted by government shutdown (January 11, 2019)
December 2018
- El EDD recibe hasta $44 millones para proporcionar empleos para restauración y servicios de empleo para miles de personas afectadas por los incendios forestales en los condados de Butte, Los Ángeles y Ventura (December 24, 2018)
- EDD receives up to $44 million to provide jobs for recovery efforts, employment services to thousands affected by the fires in Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura counties (December 21, 2018)
- La tasa de desempleo se mantiene en 4.1 por ciento en el mes de noviembre (December 21, 2018)
- California unemployment rate holds at 4.1 percent in November (December 21, 2018)
- El Departamento del Desarrollo del Empleo otorga $275,000 dólares para capacitar de nuevo a las 35 personas que fueron despedidas en el área de Anaheim (December 20, 2018)
- Employment Development Department awards $275,000 to retrain 35 laid-off workers in the Anaheim area (December 20, 2018)
- El EDD recibe 3.9 millones de dólares para combatir la crisis de opioide con servicios y oportunidades de empleo (December 19, 2018)
- EDD receives $3.9 million to combat opioid crisis with job services and employment opportunities (December 18, 2018)
- EDD’s “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” job and resource fair in Oceanside connects more than 200 veterans, job seekers with employers (December 17, 2018)
- EDD’s “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” job and resource fair in Irvine connects more than 40 veterans, job seekers with employers (December 14, 2018)
- Se amplía la fecha para solicitar Asistencia de Desempleo por Desastre Natural hasta el 15 de marzo para los damnificados por los incendios forestales en los condados de Butte, Ventura y Los Angeles (December 14, 2018)
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance filing deadline extended to March 15 for those affected by the wildfires in Butte, Ventura and Los Angeles counties (December 14, 2018)
- EDD’s “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” job and resource fair in San Diego connects more than 125 veterans, job seekers with employers (December 13, 2018)
November 2018
- EDD’s “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” job and resource fair in Oceanside connects more than 240 veterans, job seekers with employers (November 9, 2018)
- This Veterans Day, EDD showcases success stories of veterans in their civilian careers and available job resources (November 8, 2018)
- En el Día de los Veteranos, el EDD resalta historias de éxito de veteranos en carreras civiles y los recursos laborales disponibles (November 8, 2018)
- EDD provides nearly $1 million to retrain 150 unemployed farmworkers. (November 5, 2018)
- EDD receives $7.7 million to help re-employ 1,100 laid-off workers (November 1, 2018)
- EDD awards nearly $1 million to help re-employ workers affected by the Camp Fire in Butte County (November 28, 2018)
- La tasa de desempleo se mantiene con el récord más bajo de 4.1 por ciento en el mes de octubre (November 16, 2018)
- California unemployment rate holds at record low 4.1 percent in October (November 16, 2018)
- Ya están disponibles los beneficios federales de la Asistencia de Desempleo por Desastre para los damnificados por los incendios en los condados Butte, Ventura y Los Angeles (November 15, 2018)
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits now available for those affected by fires in Butte, Ventura and Los Angeles counties (November 14, 2018)
- EDD’s “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” job and resource fair in Oceanside connects more than 240 veterans, job seekers with employers (November 9, 2018)
- This Veterans Day, EDD showcases success stories of veterans in their civilian careers and available job resources (November 8, 2018)
- En el Día de los Veteranos, el EDD resalta historias de éxito de veteranos en carreras civiles y los recursos laborales disponibles (November 8, 2018)
- EDD provides nearly $1 million to retrain 150 unemployed farmworkers. (November 5, 2018)
- EDD receives $7.7 million to help re-employ 1,100 laid-off workers (November 1, 2018)
October 2018
- EDD awards $995,500 to help retrain 181 laid-off workers in the Los Angeles region (October 31, 2018)
- EDD’s “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” job and resource fair in Santa Maria connects more than 75 veterans, job seekers with employers (October 19, 2018)
- La tasa de desempleo cae a 4.1 por ciento en septiembre, presentando un nuevo record (October 19, 2018)
- California unemployment rate falls to new record low 4.1 percent in September (October 19, 2018)
- EDD receives $6 million grant for wildfire clean-up in Shasta County (October 9, 2018)
- EDD awards $995,500 to help retrain 181 laid-off workers in the Los Angeles region (October 31, 2018)
- EDD’s “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” job and resource fair in Santa Maria connects more than 75 veterans, job seekers with employers (October 19, 2018)
- La tasa de desempleo cae a 4.1 por ciento en septiembre, presentando un nuevo record (October 19, 2018)
- California unemployment rate falls to new record low 4.1 percent in September (October 19, 2018)
- EDD receives $6 million grant for wildfire clean-up in Shasta County (October 9, 2018)
September 2018
- El EDD otorga $1.14 millones de dólares para volver a emplear a 429 personas despedidas en el Condado Tulare (September 27, 2018)
- EDD awards $1.14 million to help reemploy 429 laid-off workers in Tulare County (September 27, 2018)
- California adds 44,800 nonfarm payroll jobs in August Unemployment rate remains at 4.2 percent for fifth consecutive month. (September 21, 2018)
- Se amplía la fecha para solicitar Asistencia de Desempleo por Desastre Natural hasta el 12 de octubre para los damnificados por los incendios forestales en los condados Shasta y Lake. (September 19, 2018)
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance filing deadline extended to October 12 for those affected by fires in Shasta and Lake counties (September 17, 2018)
- El Departamento del Desarrollo del Empleo y el Consulado de México en Sacramento se unen para ayudar a los trabajadores agrícolas mexicanos. (September 7, 2018)
- Employment Development Department, Mexican Consulate in Sacramento partner to assist Mexican agricultural workers. (September 7, 2018)
August 2018
- This Labor Day, Employment Development Department spotlights efforts to connect workers with in-demand jobs. (August 29, 2018)
- Ya está disponible la Asistencia de Desempleo por Desastre Natural para los damnificados por el incendio forestal Mendocino Complex en el condado de Lake (August 23, 2018)
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits now available for those affected by the Mendocino Complex fire in Lake County (August 22, 2018)
- California’s unemployment rate stays at record low 4.2 percent for fourth consecutive month in July (August 17, 2018)
- Ya está disponible la Asistencia de Desempleo por Desastre para los damnificados por los incendios en el Condado Shasta (August 10, 2018)
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits now available for those affected by the Shasta County wildfire (August 9, 2018)
July 2018
June 2018
- California’s unemployment rate holds at record low 4.2 percent in May (June 15, 2018)
- En este Día del Padre, el EDD realza el programa del Permiso Familiar Pagado de California (June 14, 2018)
- This Father’s Day, EDD highlights California’s Paid Family Leave (June 13, 2018)
- EDD’s Rancho Cucamonga "Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet" job and resource fair connects 150 veterans, job seekers with employers (June 7, 2018)
- EDD’s Sacramento "Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet" job and resource fair connects 90 veterans, job seekers with employers (June 7, 2018)
May 2018
- New updates and enhancements make e-Services for Business more user-friendly. To learn more, visit e-Services for Business Updates and Enhancements (May 25, 2018)
- California unemployment rate falls to record low 4.2 percent in April: Employers add 39,300 nonfarm payroll jobs (May 18, 2018)
- EDD awards $5 million to help veterans find employment: Special emphasis placed on employing women veterans (May 17, 2018)
- EDD’s Compton "Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet" job and resource fair connects 490 veterans, job seekers with employers (May 16, 2018)
- e-Services for Business: Available late May 2018 – New Updates and Enhancements (May 14, 2018)
April 2018
- California unemployment rate holds at record-tying low 4.3 percent in March (April 20, 2018)
- EDD’s Canoga Park “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” job and resource fair connects 182 veterans, job seekers with employers (April 19, 2018)
March 2018
- EDD’s “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” job and resource fair in Bakersfield connects 198 veterans, job seekers with employers (April 12, 2018)
- California unemployment rate falls to record low 4.3 percent in February; Employers add 14,000 nonfarm payrolls jobs (March 23, 2018)
- EDD’s “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” job and resource fair in Hanford connects veterans and job seekers with employers (March 15, 2018)
- Deadline for Southern California disaster victims to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance is Monday, March 19 (March 15, 2018)
- EDD awards $1.5 million to help 421 laid-off Silicon Valley workers find new jobs (March 14, 2018)
- California unemployment rate falls to 4.4 percent Nonfarm payrolls jobs increase by 35,500 (March 7, 2018)
- EDD awards $2 million to provide career development for people with disabilities (March 6, 2018)
February 2018
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance filing deadline extended to March 19 for Southern California disaster victims (February 26, 2018)
- EDD awards $3.25 million in job funds for 700 workers affected by Sonoma County wildfires. (February 22, 2018)
- EDD awards nearly $1 million in job training funds for workers affected by wildfires in Napa, Lake and Mendocino counties (February 20, 2018)
- California’s employment and unemployment data for January will be released on Wednesday, March 7 (February 14, 2018)
- Los trabajadores afectados por los desastres naturales del sur de California tienen hasta el 20 de febrero para solicitar Asistencia de Desempleo por Desastre (February 14, 2018)
- Workers affected by Southern California disasters have until February 20 to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (February 14, 2018)
January 2018
- Ya está disponible la Asistencia de Desempleo por Desastre para los afectados por los incendios y deslaves en el sur de California (January 26, 2018)
- California’s unemployment rate falls to a new record low 4.3 percent in December Nonfarm payrolls jobs increase by 52,700 (January 19, 2018)
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits now available for victims of Southern California wildfires and mudslides (January 18, 2018).
December 2017
- California’s unemployment rate falls to 4.6 percent in November Nonfarm payroll jobs increase by 47,400. (December 22, 2017)
- EDD reminds California small employers to begin filing and paying taxes online on January 1 (December 21, 2017)
- California Paid Family Leave and Disability Insurance benefits to increase January 1 (December 21, 2017)
- EDD's Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” job fair in Vista connects more than 500 veterans and other job seekers with 115 employers (December 13, 2017)
- Se emite recordatorio a los trabajadores afectados por los incendios de Octubre de 2017 que tienen hasta el 18 de diciembre para solicitar Asistencia de Desempleo por Desastre (18 de diciembre, 2017)
- Workers affected by October 2017 wildfires have until December 18 to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (December 11, 2017)
- e-Services for Business: Available late December 2017 – New Updates and Enhancements (December 6, 2017)
November 2017
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance deadline extended for Californians affected by recent wildfires. (November 17, 2017)
- California’s unemployment rate falls to 4.9 percent in October Nonfarm payrolls jobs increase by 31,700 (November 17, 2017)
- This Veterans Day, EDD calls on California employers to hire veterans (November 8, 2017)
- EDD’s “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” job fair in San Diego connects 587 job seekers with 113 employers and resource agencies (November 7, 2017)
- Employment Development Department awards $288,750 grant to help retrain laid-off workers in Butte and Nevada counties
October 2017
- California adds 52,200 nonfarm payroll jobs in September. Unemployment rate holds steady at 5.1 percent (October 20, 2017)
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits now available for those affected by the California wildfires. (October 17, 2017)
September 2017
- Employment Development Department awards $495,000 to retrain 90 laid-off workers in Northern California (September 20, 2017)
- Employment Development Department awards $757,700 grant to help 100 laid-off workers in Los Angeles start new careers (September 20, 2017)
- California’s unemployment rate increases to 5.1 percent in August (September 15, 2017)
- EDD awards nearly $1 million to help retrain and re-employ 120 laid-off workers in the Los Angeles region (September 7, 2017)
August 2017
- This Labor Day, Employment Development Department renews its commitment to helping Californians advance in their careers. Top in-demand jobs highlighted in each region of the state. (August 30, 2017)
- California’s nonfarm payroll jobs increase by 82,600 in July Unemployment rate increases to 4.8 percent (August 18, 2017)
July 2017
- California’s unemployment rate unchanged at 4.7 percent in June (July 20, 2017)
- EDD awards nearly $1 million to help 185 laid-off food processing workers in San Joaquin County find new jobs (July 6, 2017)
- EDD awards $3 million to Los Angeles workforce agencies to retrain 600 laid-off American Apparel workers for new careers (July 6, 2017)
- Payroll Tax Reporting Requirements for Cannabis Employers (July 6, 2017)
June 2017
- New account updates and enhancements make e-Services for Business more user-friendly. To learn more, visit e-Services for Business Updates and Enhancements. (June 26, 2017)
- Veterans programs receive nearly $5 million to help put vets back to work (June 19, 2017)
- $2 million to assist Californians with disabilities in job searches (June 19, 2017)
- California’s unemployment rate falls to 4.7 percent in May (June 16, 2017)
- On Father’s Day, new dads can be there for the moments that matter with California Paid Family Leave (June 15, 2017)
- e-Services for Business: Available late June 2017 – New Updates and Enhancements (June 12, 2017)
- EDD’s “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” Concord job fair connects 102 job seekers with 83 employers and resource agencies (June 7, 2017)
May 2017
- California’s unemployment rate falls to 4.8 percent in April. (May 19, 2017)
- EDD’s “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” Ontario job fair connects 335 job seekers with 115 employers and resources agencies. (May 11, 2017)
- EDD receives additional $7 Million for storm clean-up projects, expands temporary jobs program to more counties. (May 1, 2017)
April 2017
- California’s unemployment rate falls to 4.9 percent in March. Nonfarm payroll jobs increase by 19,300 (April 21, 2017)
- EDD’s “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” job fair in Lemoore connects 77 job seekers with 75 employers and resource agencies (April 20, 2017)
- EDD’s “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” Sacramento job fair connects 232 job seekers with 136 employers and resource agencies (April 20, 2017)
- EDD’s “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” Bakersfield job fair connects 420 job seekers with 82 employers and resource agencies (April 19, 2017)
- New account updates and enhancements make e-Services for Business more user-friendly. To learn more, visit e-Services for Business Updates and Enhancements. (April 03, 2017)
March 2017
- EDD receives up to $36 million for storm clean-up and repair. Funding will provide 1,800 unemployed individuals with temporary employment on recovery projects in 34 counties. (March 30, 2017)
- California’s unemployment rate falls to 5.0 percent in February Nonfarm payroll jobs increase by 22,900 (March 24, 2017)
- e-Services for Business: Available early April 2017 – New Updates and Enhancements (March 20, 2017)
- California’s unemployment rate falls to 5.1 percent in January; Nonfarm payroll jobs increase by 9,700 (March 3, 2017)
February 2017
- California’s employment and unemployment data for January will be released on Friday, March 3 (February 16, 2017)
- EDD Launches New Public Education Campaign to Promote Paid Family Leave (February 6, 2017)
January 2017
- California’s unemployment rate falls to 5.2 percent in December Nonfarm payroll jobs increase by 3,700 (January 20, 2017)
- CalSavers - Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program: Employers that do not offer a retirement plan for workers will be required to offer this safe, simple, and portable plan beginning in 2019 (January 19, 2017)
December 2016
- EDD reminds many California employers to begin filing and paying taxes online on January 1 (December 20, 2016)
- California’s unemployment rate falls to 5.3 percent in November Nonfarm payroll jobs increase by 13,600 (December 16, 2016)
- EDD’s “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” Culver City (LA County) event brings together more than 90 veterans, other job seekers with 40 employers (December 15, 2016)
- EDD’s “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” Vista (San Diego County) event brings 570 veterans and other job seekers together with 90 employers (December 14, 2016)
November 2016
- California gains 31,200 nonfarm payroll jobs in October Unemployment rate unchanged at 5.5 percent (November 18, 2016)
- This Veterans Day, EDD encourages California employers to hire veterans (November 10, 2016)
October 2016
- California adds 30,000 jobs in September, unemployment rate holds steady at 5.5 percent (October 21, 2016)
- New account updates and enhancements make e-Services for Business more user-friendly (October 17, 2016)
- EDD announces new online Data Library for California labor market information (October 10, 2016)
- e-Services for Business: Available late October 2016 – New Updates and Enhancements (October 3, 2016)
September 2016
- California adds 63,100 jobs in August, jobless rate holds steady (September 16, 2016)
- $962,500 grant to assist dislocated workers in Solano (September 2, 2016)
- $960,000 EDD grant will provide employment assistance for laid off workers in L.A.’s South Bay (September 1, 2016)
August 2016
- Labor Day 2016: Celebrating Success, Highlighting In-Demand Jobs (August 31, 2016)
- California’s Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Increase 36,400 Unemployment Rate Increases To 5.5 Percent (August 19, 2016)
July 2016
- California’s nonfarm payroll jobs increase by 40,300 Unemployment rate increases to 5.4 percent (July 22, 2016)
- Los Angeles to receive $800,000 to help laid-off Hyatt Regency workers secure new jobs (July 7, 2016)
- EDD announces unemployment benefits and employer tax assistance available to those impacted by Erskine Fire (July 1, 2016)
June 2016
- California’s unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 percent Nonfarm payroll jobs increase by 15,200 (June 17, 2016)
- This Father’s Day, dads are encouraged to take advantage of California’s Paid Family Leave program (June 16, 2016)
- $5 million in grants will help California veterans with employment assistance (June 14, 2016)
- $1.4 million will provide employment assistance to people with disabilities (June 13, 2016)
May 2016
- EDD’s “Honor a Hero, Hire A Vet” Fullerton event brings 212 veterans and other job seekers together with 43 employers: Annual veteran job fairs provide employment opportunities to Californians who have served their country (May 26, 2016)
- EDD’s “Honor a Hero, Hire A Vet” Ontario event brings 530 veterans and other job seekers together with 127 employers: Annual veteran job fairs provide employment opportunities to Californians who have served their country (May 26, 2016)
- Laid-off Odwalla plant workers offered employment assistance: Tulare County receives needed job‑training funding for unemployed individuals (May 26, 2016)
- California’s unemployment rate decreases to 5.3 percent; Nonfarm payroll jobs increase by 59,600 (May 20, 2016)
April 2016
- Effective January 1, 2017: New State Law – Mandatory E-file and E-pay for All Employers (April 27, 2016)
- More Than 500,000 Use EDD’s Online, Mobile Unemployment Benefits Services in the First Year (April 26, 2016)
- California’s unemployment rate decreases to 5.4 percent Nonfarm payroll jobs increase by 4,200 (April 15, 2016)
March 2016
- e-Services for Business: New Updates and Enhancements now available (March 21, 2016)
- California’s unemployment rate decreases to 5.5 percent (March 18, 2016)
- California’s unemployment rate decreases to 5.7 percent (March 4, 2016)
- $6.4 million state grant will retrain 1,108 unemployed farmworkers California’s drought-affected workforce to receive assistance (March 1, 2016)