Initial Claims in California (CAICLAIMS)

Observations

2026-05-23: 36,146
Updated: May 29, 2026 11:17 AM CDT
Next Release Date: Jun 5, 2026
2026-05-23:  36,146  
2026-05-16:  37,301  
2026-05-09:  38,699  
2026-05-02:  39,931  
2026-04-25:  37,787  
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Units:

Number,
Not Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:

Weekly,
Ending Saturday

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Notes

Source: U.S. Employment and Training Administration  

Release: State Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report  

Units:  Number, Not Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:  Weekly, Ending Saturday

Notes:

An initial claim is a claim filed by an unemployed individual after a separation from an employer. The claim requests a determination of basic eligibility for the Unemployment Insurance program.

Suggested Citation:

U.S. Employment and Training Administration, Initial Claims in California [CAICLAIMS], retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CAICLAIMS, .

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State Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report

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