Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Insurance
Workers' Compensation 
Workers' compensation insurance covers the cost of medical care and rehabilitation for workers injured on the job. California law requires employers to have workers' compensation insurance if they have even one employee.
The
Division of Workers' Compensation monitors the administration of workers' comp claims.
Rates vary, based on job classifications and other requirements employers must meet. The
California Department of Insurance provides rate comparisons from top workers' compensation insurers.
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment insurance is a nationwide program created to provide partial wage replacement to enemployed workers while they conduct an active search for work. In California, the
Employment Development Department administers the
UI program.
Unemployment Insurance Fact Sheet (PDF)
Contact Information
For more information regarding Unemployment Insurance please contact:
State of California, Employment Development Department
1-800-300-5616
www.edd.ca.gov800 Capitol Mall, MIC 83
Sacramento, CA 95814