In the US, there's automatic unemployment insurance. It's run by each state and the programs differ. I believe the federal government has significant influence

In the US, there's automatic unemployment insurance. It's run by each state and the programs differ. I believe the federal government has significant influence as well. I don't know anything about the California program but here's what looks like the relevant web site: https://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/ https://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/ These people generally should be eligible (though again I don't know anything about the California program). Edit: Oh I see a better answer to this. The other post brings up a very important point that people classified as independent contractors are not eligible.