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Thousands of Californians face more delays in getting unemployment benefits KGO Share: Share: SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (KGO) -- Desperate. Thats how you might describe the situation for hundreds of thousands of jobless whose benefits remain stuck on hold. Critics blame an antiquated EDD computer system for sucking many benefit decisions down a black hole. People like China Rathino end up paying the price. "They just got out of school. So this is India," says Rathino, introducing one of her children....

Unemployment in California: EDD official talks fraudulent claims, busy phone lines, identity verification KGO Share: SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A spokesperson for Californias embattled Employment Development Department joined ABC7s program "Getting Answers" on Thursday to discuss the problems millions of Californians are facing as they try to apply for benefits amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Fraudulent Claims A state audit released last week revealed the EDD likely paid out at least $10 billion in fra...