Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment insurance provides benefit payments to eligible workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own (as determined under state law). The university pays the entire cost of this insurance. Benefit payments are made by the state's Employment Development Department. The state determines the amount of the payments based on the worker's income while employed—the highest quarter earnings in the 12 months preceding the claim. For claims filed after January 1, 2006, the maximum weekly benefit is $450 based on highest quarter earnings of $11,700 or more.
Who's eligible?
All staff and faculty employees.
Cost
USC pays the entire cost of unemployment insurance.
What do I need to do?
All employees are covered by the insurance. If you separate from university employment and wish to collect unemployment benefits, you must contact the California Employment Development Department.
Questions?
Questions about unemployment insurance coverage should be directed to the university's Risk Management Department at (213) 740-6203. Information about how to file a claim and the benefit payment schedule is available on the California Employment Development Department Web pages at www.edd.cahwnet.gov.
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