California’s Unemployment Fund is ‘Broken,’ New Report Finds
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Struggles within California's Unemployment System
This chapter examines a report on systemic issues within California's Employment Development Department (EDD), focusing on the personal struggles individuals face while navigating the unemployment system. It highlights the challenges of accessing disability benefits, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and the impact of underfunding, exacerbated by the pandemic. Through personal stories, the chapter underscores the urgent need for reforms to better support vulnerable populations amidst ongoing frustrations with the system.
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