California · Unemployment Insurance Code - UIC

UIC §1268: An unemployed individual who files a claim for unemployment compensation benefits or extended duration benefits, or an application for federal-state extended benefits or any federally funded unemploym

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An unemployed person who files a claim for unemployment compensation benefits or extended benefits commits a misdemeanor offense under this statute.

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An unemployed individual who files a claim for unemployment compensation benefits or extended duration benefits, or an application for federal-state extended benefits or any federally funded unemployment compensation benefits, may apply to the department for a determination of potential eligibility for benefits during a period of training or retraining.

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