Employment Development Department

Employment Development Department Seeing Cuts

It’s going to get tougher to get someone on the phone to answer your unemployment and disability questions soon.

2013/05/16

Specialty Contracting Jobs Increased 13% Year Over Year In Sacramento

Building and contracting sector jobs showed significant gains year over year in Sacramento.

2013/05/13

Best Resources For Job Seekers In Sacramento

For those looking for work, times can be bleak. Many of those looking for work are not aware of all that is offered in the Sacramento area. Following is a list of places that can help in your job search.

2013/02/22

Job Market Skill Gaps In Sacramento

Three major skill gaps in Sacramento are currently providing job opportunities: nursing, security and criminal justice.

2013/01/28

Sacramento Sees Continued High Job Vacancies Within Criminal Justice

Criminal justice continues to be a burgeoning field for job seekers.

2013/01/28

Job Numbers Up, But Not Everyone Believes The Numbers

With the election two and a half weeks away and the economy being the main issue, people have a laser focus on jobs numbers.

2012/10/19

Job Seekers Meet With Recruiters At Job Fair

Sacramento Area’s Unemployment Dips Below 10 Percent

The Sacramento region’s unemployment rate dipped to its lowest level in four years last month, but is it sustainable long term with some major employers announcing cuts?

2012/10/19

Sacramento Company Says Rising Unemployment Costs Preventing New Hiring

One local company has added jobs this year, but owners say it’s the number of people already unemployed that’s preventing them for hiring any more.

2012/09/07

UPDATE: Technical Glitch Delays EDD Debit Card Funds

Much-needed state unemployment payments have been delayed, and the glitch is keeping people from paying bills and buying food.

2012/08/29

93,000 Californians Set To Lose Unemployment Benefits

For those who have been unemployed long-term, it’s not good news. The length of time you can receive unemployment benefits just got shorter.

2012/05/03

Former State EDD Employee Sentenced For Fraud

A former state employee was sentenced Thursday to 21 months in prison and ordered to pay $90,000 in restitution for conspiracy to commit mail fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Sacramento announced.

2011/12/08

Unemployment Numbers Improve In Sacramento Region

The Sacramento region’s unemployment picture improved in August, dropping from 12.5 percent to 11.9 percent after adding 6,200 jobs, according to a report by the state Employment Development Department released Friday.

2011/09/16

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