California Employment Development Department

Apr 25, 2025

Access the California Employment Development Department here.

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) is a state agency responsible for administering unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and paid family leave benefits to eligible workers in California. The EDD also provides workforce services, such as job placement assistance and training programs, to help Californians find and maintain employment.

Agency Accounts

California Employer Payroll Tax Account (EDD)

Access your online accounts:

The California Employer Payroll Tax Account (EDD) allows you to set up and manage the following information:

  • Employment Development Department (EDD) Number
  • Initial Employment Training Tax (ETT) Rate
  • Initial Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Rate : UI tax rate assigned when the account is opened.

Find out more on how to stay compliant with the California Employment Development Department:

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