this information BREAKS down the "tier" system...a partial clarification for some of us....

New Developments on Federal Unemployment Extensions
(Updated December 15, 2010)12/15/10 5:00 p.m.


The U.S. Senate has approved a sweeping tax package that includes a reauthorization of federal unemployment extension benefits. The legislation now moves to the U.S House of Representatives for consideration and vote. In anticipation of eventual approval, the Employment Development Department (EDD) is taking steps to ensure we are ready to file and pay extended benefits to eligible claimants once legislation is enacted. This will help minimize any disruption in extended benefit payments to impacted customers throughout this holiday season.

Types of Claims
http://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/Federal_Unemployment_Insurance_Extensions.htm
Provides an overview of the California Unemployment Insurance Program, which provides workers, who lose their jobs through no fault of their own, with weekly unemployment insurance payments