Initial Claims in California (CAICLAIMS)

Observations

2026-02-21: 42,563
Updated: Feb 27, 2026 7:39 AM CST
Next Release Date: Mar 6, 2026
2026-02-21:  42,563  
2026-02-14:  42,920  
2026-02-07:  45,306  
2026-01-31:  43,944  
2026-01-24:  43,200  
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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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