Most employees of the University, including most tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty, are covered by the State Employment Security Law.1 Under the provisions of this law, employees of the University who become totally or partially unemployed, and who meet the eligibility requirements as set forth in the law, may be eligible to receive unemployment compensation. The Employment Development Department (EDD) of the State of California determines an employee's eligibility.
If you have become unemployed, you may file a UI claim. You may be eligible for UI benefits if you meet all eligibility requirements. After you have filed a claim, you must continue to certify for benefits and meet eligibility requirements for the EDD to continue benefits. You can find additional information about filing a claim on the EDD website.
For further information, see:
1 Policy 601 Statutory Benefits, incorporated by reference in Faculty Handbook 3.8.2.1 and in Article 26 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (May 17, 2024-June 30, 2026).