California Employment Development Department
Coverage of California Employment Development Department in the Nexus archive.
- Brazen social media fraud schemes wreak havoc as Trump official issues stark warning for 'fraudfluencers'
A Trump administration official warns of 'fraudfluencers' exploiting government programs through social media schemes. Britteny Egland, a California EDD contract employee, used platforms like Instagram and X to recruit followers for fraudulent unemployment and grant applications, stealing $2.8 million before being sentenced to 60 months in prison.
- Brazen social media fraud schemes wreak havoc as Trump official issues stark warning for 'fraudfluencers'
A Trump administration official warns of 'fraudfluencers' exploiting government programs via social media, with a California Employment Development Department employee using platforms to solicit others for fraudulent unemployment insurance and grant applications, stealing $2.8 million before being sentenced to federal prison. The Department of Labor Inspector General emphasizes that such scams represent theft of taxpayer dollars and will be prosecuted.
- Meta, Oracle and Qualcomm share details on layoffs across California
Meta, Oracle, and Qualcomm have disclosed job cuts in California through filings with the Employment Development Department, revealing recent layoffs at these major tech firms.