California · Unemployment Insurance Code - UIC

UIC §1265.5: Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, payments to an individual for vacation pay which was earned but not paid for services performed prior to termination of employment shall not be co

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Vacation pay earned but unpaid before employment ends cannot be subject to certain restrictions or offsets under this division.

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Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, payments to an individual for vacation pay which was earned but not paid for services performed prior to termination of employment shall not be construed to be wages or compensation for personal services under this division and benefits payable under this division shall not be denied or reduced because of the receipt of these payments.

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