A: Do you know what forms I need to file an unemployment claim? B: You can go to an EDD office or fill out a form on their website to open a claim. A: Is it really that simple? B: It sure is. It is easier to do online. A: Why would I want to do it online? B: It's faster, and you can do it from home, or wherever you have Internet access. A: Do you know the website? B: Yes, it's edd.ca.gov. It's easy to use. A: Then what do I do? B: You will have to find a link that says "Apply Here", and click on it. A: Is that all there is to it? B: That's it. You're good to go.