This section states the official name of the law as the Unemployment Insurance Code.

This part of the law says if the new code is similar to an old law on the same topic, it's not considered a new law. Instead, it's treated as a continuation or restatement of the existing law.

This section says that if a legal case or right started before this code became effective, it won't be changed by the new code. However, any legal processes involved should follow the new code's procedures as much as possible.

This section explains that the general rules outlined below are used to interpret this code, unless a different interpretation is needed based on specific situations.

This law allows a person or board with certain powers or duties to delegate those responsibilities to someone else, unless it's specifically stated that only the original person or board can perform them.

This section means that if a law or part of a law is mentioned, it automatically includes any changes or new parts added to that law, both now and in the future.

This law states that anything described as 'writing' must be a recorded message that can be easily understood by sight. Any notice, report, petition, permit, statement, or record required by this code must be written in English.

This section clarifies that when the term "section" is used, it refers to a part of this specific law unless another law is directly referenced. Similarly, "subdivision" refers to a part within that section unless another section is clearly stated.

This rule means that when interpreting legal documents, references to actions in the present tense can also apply to those actions if they happened in the past or will happen in the future.

This law states that when a word uses the masculine form, it should be understood to include both feminine and neutral genders as well. Basically, it ensures language inclusivity, meaning all genders are accounted for in legal texts, even if just one is mentioned.

This law clarifies that when California legal language mentions a 'spouse,' it also means a 'registered domestic partner,' ensuring equal treatment under the law.

This section means that in legal writing within this context, if a word appears in singular form, it can also mean its plural form, and vice versa. So, one word can represent multiple things or people, and multiple words can represent a single thing or person.

This law clarifies that when you come across the term "county" in this context, it also covers both individual cities and combined city-counties.

This legal section clarifies the meaning of two words often used in laws. "Shall" means you must do something, while "may" means you have the option to do it but it's not required.

This section explains that the term 'oath' refers to any kind of formal promise to tell the truth. This includes an affirmation or a written statement where you swear that the information is true and you acknowledge that lying could result in being charged with perjury.

In this section, the terms "signature" or "subscription" also cover marks, like an X or other symbol, that a person might use instead of a traditional signature. However, these marks must follow the rules set out in the Civil Code.

In simple terms, this section means that if a part of this code is found to be invalid or doesn’t apply to someone or a certain situation, the rest of the code remains in effect. This part won't impact how the rest of the law is used for others or other situations.

This law states that if someone currently holds a job or office under laws that are being repealed, and their job still exists under the new code, they can keep their position as before.

This section means if any duties or responsibilities of a person, officer, board, or agency listed in this code are transferred to someone else, then any reference to the original holder of those duties applies to the new person or agency now responsible.

This law states that from now on, the term "workmen’s compensation" should be referred to as "workers’ compensation." The Legislature wants this change to be made whenever code sections using the old term are being updated for any reason. This change is just about how the term is used, not about changing any law itself.