California · Unemployment Insurance Code - UIC

UIC §631: “Employment” does not include service performed by a child under the age of 18 years in the employ of his father or mother, or service performed by an individual in the employ of his son, daughter, or

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This statute defines what counts as 'employment' under the law, excluding certain family work relationships involving children under 18 and adult children.

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“Employment” does not include service performed by a child under the age of 18 years in the employ of his father or mother, or service performed by an individual in the employ of his son, daughter, or spouse, except to the extent that the employer and the employee have, pursuant to Section 702.5, elected to make contributions to the Unemployment Compensation Disability Fund.

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