Oakland, CA Unemployment Offices

Oakland has 4 locations. Each office may set its own hours, so calling ahead is always a good idea.

How to File for Unemployment in California

Step-by-step filing instructions and what you'll need to apply.

Check Your Unemployment Claim Status in California

See what your claim status means and how to check it online or by phone.

AFF

Lao Family Community Development

Affiliate Office

1551 23rd Ave

Oakland, CA 94606

☎ 510-533-8850

Fax: 510-533-1516

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (Closed 12n-1pm for lunch)

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✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim ✓ Start Your Own Business Guidance ✓ Job Skills Training ✓ Interview Preparation ✓ Job Openings ✓ Resume Help ✓ Post Your Resume

OSC

Oakland Airport Corporation Center

Career Center

7677 Oakport Street

Oakland, CA 94621

☎ 510-564-0500

TTY: 800-735-2922

Fax: 510-567-5024

Monday -Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Employment reps, phones, free internet & resume writer access computers are on site. Representatives are available with an appointment. Full range of jobseeker and employer services.

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✓ UI Filing Assistance by Phone ✓ UI Filing Assistance Online ✓ UI Filing Assistance from Staff ✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim ✓ Start Your Own Business Guidance ✓ Improve Job Skills ✓ Job Skills Training ✓ Interview Preparation ✓ Job Openings ✓ Resume Help ✓ Post Your Resume

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The Unity Council Career Center

Affiliate Office

1900 Fruitvale Avenue

Oakland, CA 94601

☎ 510-535-6101

TTY: 559-685-1422

Fax: 510-534-5438

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Career and employment resources and services

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✓ Start Your Own Business Guidance ✓ Job Skills Training

AFF

West Oakland Job Resource Center

Affiliate Office

1801 Adeline Street Suite 209

Oakland, CA 94607

☎ 510-419-0392 Ext: 102

Fax: 510-419-0531

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The mission of the Alameda and Berkeley One-Stop Career Centers is to provide FREE employment services to job seekers and employers. Employment services are provided at the Alameda One Stop Career Center, conveniently located right on the College of Alameda campus.

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✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim ✓ Start Your Own Business Guidance ✓ Improve Job Skills ✓ Job Skills Training ✓ Interview Preparation ✓ Job Openings ✓ Resume Help ✓ Post Your Resume

Helpful Guides

How Unemployment Benefits Work

A plain-English overview of how the joint federal-state unemployment insurance system works, from filing your first claim to your last payment.

What to Do After Losing Your Job: A Step-by-Step Checklist

The first two weeks after a layoff matter most. Here is the order to tackle unemployment benefits, health insurance, and your budget.

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