General Info

The Employment Development Department, also known as EDD, is a part of the government of the State of California. The department is one of the largest tax collection agencies in California. It provides a range of employment and training services. The Employment Development Department conducts payroll tax audits. The department maintains employment records for more than 17 million workers. Its administration branch offers business operations planning and human resources solutions. The Employment Development Department s information technology section is responsible for the maintenance and oversight of automation systems. The department s CalJOBS system contains several job options and a pool of candidates. It administers an unemployment insurance program.