California · Unemployment Insurance Code - UIC

UIC §1957: Any individual claiming benefits in any proceedings before the appeals board or its authorized representative may be represented by counsel or agent but no such counsel or agent shall charge or receiv

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Counsel or agents representing individuals in appeals board proceedings cannot charge fees exceeding board-approved amounts. Violations are punishable by fine of $50–$1,000, imprisonment up to six months, or both.

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Any individual claiming benefits in any proceedings before the appeals board or its authorized representative may be represented by counsel or agent but no such counsel or agent shall charge or receive for such services more than an amount approved by the appeals board. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall for each such violation be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or be imprisoned not more than six months or both.

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