Wait for first California jobless benefits could be ‘much longer’ than 21 days amid coronavirus

An unemployed worker in California will likely find their first benefit payment will take “much longer” than the typical 21 days, according to a report from the state Legislative Analyst’s Office report released Monday.

Under normal economic conditions, the state Employment Development Department “typically issues about 80 percent of first benefit payments within 21 days of receiving a worker’s application,” the analysis by the nonpartisan agency found.

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