When Layoffs Hit, Californians Deserve Help That Works as Hard as They Do

When Layoffs Hit, Californians Deserve Help That Works as Hard as They Do

Recent weeks reminded us just how quickly stability can vanish. While the government shutdown has ended, layoffs continue to ripple across California and families find themselves navigating sudden uncertainty. For many, unemployment benefits are the safety net that keeps them afloat when jobs disappear or hours vanish. Moments like this test how well our systems protect people when paychecks stop.