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The EDD can help your business find skilled workers, stay competitive, and make informed decisions. We offer a full array of job placement services, up-to-date information on the labor market and emerging occupations, tax and hiring incentives, and more.


Programs and Services

Developing Your Business
  • New Business Investment and Expansion
  • Make Smart Decisions for Your Future
  • Seminars for Employers


  • Employee Matters
  • Develop Your Workers' Skills
  • Find Qualified, Skilled Workers
  • Protect Your Workers With Disability Insurance
  • Reducing Your Workforce?
  • The Unemployment Insurance Program


  • Taxes
  • For Tax Professionals
  • Payroll Tax Information
  • Reporting Requirements
  • Tax Credits to Save You Money


  • Where to Get Help


    Developing Your Business

    New Business Investment and Expansion
    • California Business Investment Services
      CalBIS serves employers, corporate real estate executives, and site location consultants considering California for new business investment and expansion.
    Make Smart Decisions for Your Future Seminars for Employers
    • The EDD sponsors a wide variety of seminars throughout the year. Contact your local EDD Office or One-Stop Career Center for information on upcoming seminars. Seminars vary from location to location, and can include such subjects as:
      • Labor market conditions
      • Labor law
      • Personnel issues
      • Payroll tax
      • Unemployment/Disability Insurance
    • Your business can stay current with employment law changes through expert speakers by going to Employer Advisory Council membership meetings, seminars, and conferences. Members learn how to save time and money and network with other employers.
    Employee Matters

    Develop Your Workers' Skills
    • Employment and Training
      Your business might qualify for funding to offset the cost of training new employees, customized training, on-the-job training reimbursement assistance, and other training subsidies.
    Find Qualified, Skilled Workers
    • CalJOBSSM – Post your vacancy on-line and search the State’s largest pool of qualified job candidates.

    • America’s Job Bank – Post your vacancy on-line and search for qualified candidates.

    • Experience Unlimited - If you are looking for professional employees, Experience Unlimited is an excellent resource for highly skilled and motivated candidates. We will connect you to experienced professionals who know how to solve problems and give your organization the competitive edge.

    • Job Services for Employers - Let EDD help you find skilled workers. We can give you immediate access to the largest single source of qualified, job-ready people in your community and the State.

    • People With Disabilities - Employers may quality for a variety of federal tax credits:

    • Senior Workers – Employers who hire older workers find that these employees have a strong work ethic, are dependable, and possess versatile work experiences.

    • Veterans – Veterans have not only served their country, but they can bring a wealth of experience to a job.

    Protect Your Workers With Disability Insurance
    • Disability Insurance
      Protects your workers against wage loss due to a disability that is not work related. DI allows you to redirect funds that you would otherwise use to provide your worker with short-term disability protection into a more competitive employee benefit package.
    • Elective Coverage
      What will you do if you become ill or disabled? Through this program, self-employed individuals and business owners can protect themselves against the loss of income due to injury, pregnancy, or illness.
    Reducing Your Workforce?
    • Changes to Your Business
      How to report name, address, and ownership changes; about selling or closing your business; purchasing a business with employees; and what to do if you no longer have employees.
    • Downsizing Assistance - Your local Job Service Office or One-Stop Career Center can assist you with information about downsizing and how to help your employees find other jobs. Special services include:
      • Rapid Response Teams
      • Guidance in obtaining funding
      • Outplacement and career transition services
    • Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act
      Requires certain employers to give affected employees at least 60 days written advance notice of any plant closing or mass layoff.
    • Partial Claims
      A partial unemployment insurance claim can be used for any claimant who works less than normal full-time hours because of lack of work.
    • Work Sharing
      As a temporary alternative to layoffs, this program allows the payment of a prorated percentage of UI benefits to workers whose hours and wages are reduced. When business conditions improve, you can quickly gear up without the expense of recruiting, hiring, and training new employees. In turn, your employees are spared the hardship of full unemployment.
    The Unemployment Insurance Program
    Taxes

    Payroll Tax Information
    • For New Businesses
      Even if you don’t have employees yet, you may need to report certain information to EDD. If you plan to use independent contractors to provide services for your business, you may need to report them. Are your workers employees or independent contractors? Are you interested in obtaining disability insurance elective coverage for yourself? Call us toll-free at 1-888-745-3886 or visit one of our Employment Tax Offices if you have questions on these or other topics as you start your business.
    • For All Employers
      Information on how to register as an employer, reporting requirements, filing and payment options, forms and publications, rates and schedules, tax seminars, and frequently asked questions for employers doing business in the State.
    • Additional tax information that may be useful to your business:
      • CalGOLD - "one stop" state, local, regional, and federal permit, licensing, and tax requirements.
      • California Tax Information Center
        Sponsored by California’s tax agencies (Board of Equalization, Employment Development Department, and Franchise Tax Board) and the IRS. One-stop tax help is our goal.
      • Closing Your Business
      • Employment Tax Consulting
        Offers businesses a personalized consultation as part of EDD’s regular registration process. During the appointment, you will learn about proper worker classification, record keeping, and reporting procedures. Contact your local Employment Tax Office.
      • FEIN - Apply Online
        You can now apply for your Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) online and begin using it immediately.
      • govONE Solutions Payment System
        Businesses can file their taxes online for several State agencies at no cost via govONE. For EDD, you must be a registered ACH Debit customer. To register, see Electronic Funds Transfer.
      • Official Payments Corp. (OPC)
        You can charge your Payroll Tax Deposits (DE 88s) to your major credit card via OPC's Web site.
      • Striking Gold in California
        What you need to know about taxes and your small business.
    Tax Credits to Save You Money
    • Work Opportunity Tax Credit - Available to employers who hire individuals from certain target groups, including people with disabilities. Employers may be able to reduce their federal tax liability by as much as $2,400 per new hire.
    • Disabled Access Credit - Helps small businesses cover the cost of making their businesses accessible. The average cost for accommodations is $50, but employers may qualify for up to $5,000 in tax credits.
    • Architectural and Transportation Tax Deduction - Businesses may take an annual deduction of up to $15,000 for expenses incurred to remove physical, structural, and transportation barriers.
    Where to Get Help
    • Department Directory
      Links to the various EDD offices throughout the State.
    • Employment Tax Office - Call or visit your local office for information and advice on your payroll tax responsibilities. We can also assist you with forms and filing reports. In addition, we offer payroll tax seminars to help you understand your rights and responsibilities as an employer.
    • Job Service Offices
      Services to employers include:
      • Reemployment assistance to help employers experiencing worker reductions.
      • Labor market information to help plan for business expansion, relocation, or future hiring and training needs.
      • Focused recruitment for new business ventures or facilities needing a large number of specialized workers.
      • Facilities and scheduling services to screen and interview applicants.
      • Resume searches to match employer job openings.
      • Assistance with job fairs.
      • Coordinated workforce preparation services in partnership with local employment and training agencies.
      • Fidelity bonding for employees.
      • Interview facilities.
    • One-Stop Career Centers
      "One-stop shops" to meet your workforce needs. The EDD has partnered with other local organizations to provide a full range of coordinated employment and training services in more than 400 service locations throughout the State.
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  • 2006 Tax Rates & Withholding Schedules
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  • Electronic Filing/Payment
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  • Forms and Publications
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  • Name, Address, and Ownership Changes
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  • Online Services
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  • Payroll Tax Deposit (DE 88) (PDF)
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  • Quarterly Wage and Withholding Report (DE 6) (PDF)
    Featured Items
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  • California Business Investment Services
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  • Employer Advisory Councils
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  • For Tax Professionals
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  • EDD Programs and Services Brochure (PDF)
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  • Job Fairs/Events
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  • Leave-Based Donations to Hurricane Katrina Victims
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  • Tax Seminars

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