General Provisions - Federal-state Extended Compensation - Unemployment Insurance - CA

Section § 4001

This law ensures that people who have used up their regular unemployment benefits can receive extended benefits. To qualify, individuals must have no right to regular benefits or other federal compensation for a particular week. Extended benefits follow similar rules as regular benefits, unless stated otherwise by the federal act. The law has been active since September 25, 1982, and applies to unemployment periods starting after this date, but also honors provisions that were in place before the 1981 amendments for periods before September 25, 1982.

The purpose of this part is to provide that payment of extended compensation, in accordance with the “Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970”, as amended by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 (Public Law 97-35), shall be made, for any week of unemployment which begins in the individual’s eligibility period, to individuals who have exhausted all rights to regular compensation under this division and who have no rights to regular compensation with respect to such week under this division or any other state unemployment compensation law or to compensation under any other federal law. For purposes of this section, an individual shall have exhausted his rights to regular compensation under any state law (A) when no payments of regular compensation can be made under such law because such individual has received all regular compensation available to him based on wage credits for his base period, or (B) when his rights to such compensation have terminated by reason of the expiration of the benefit year with respect to which such rights existed. Except where inconsistent with the provisions of the “Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970”, as amended by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 (Public Law 97-35), the terms and conditions of this division which apply to claims for regular compensation and to the payment thereof shall apply to claims for extended compensation and to the payment thereof under such federal act. This part shall be operative on September 25, 1982, and extended compensation shall be payable as provided by the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970, as amended by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 (Public Law 97-35), subject to limitations provided by that act, with respect to weeks of unemployment and extended benefit periods beginning after September 25, 1982. The provisions of this section in effect prior to the amendments by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 shall continue to apply to weeks beginning after November 28, 1970, and before September 25, 1982.

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Section § 4002

This California Unemployment Insurance Code section establishes that, generally, the rules and definitions from Part 1 apply to this section unless there's a conflict. If there's a conflict, this section's rules take precedence, especially regarding federal-state extended benefits. Certain parts of the UI code, specifically subdivision (d) of Section 1253 and several others, are explicitly excluded from applying to this section. Additionally, the provisions from Parts 2 and 3 are also not applicable to this section.

(a) Except as otherwise provided, the provisions and definitions of Part 1 (commencing with Section 100) apply to this part. In case of any conflict between the provisions of Part 1 and the provisions of this part, the provisions of this part shall prevail with respect to federal-state extended benefits.

(b) Except as otherwise provided, subdivision (d) of Section 1253, and Sections 1030, 1032, 1254, 1277, 1281, 1327, 1328, 1329, 1330, and 1331 do not apply to this part.

(c) The provisions of Part 2 (commencing with Section 2601) of, and of Part 3 (commencing with Section 3501) do not apply to this part.

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Section § 4003

This section outlines how federal laws affect California's extended unemployment benefits. Federal statutes like the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act influence state unemployment terms if there are conflicts. It explains the criteria for having an 'on' indicator, meaning benefits can be extended, based on unemployment rate comparisons to past years. Conversely, an 'off' indicator means criteria for extending benefits aren't met. Specific conditions must also be met for receiving additional federal reimbursement and waivers on certain restrictions. The Governor has the power to suspend extended benefits if it helps get maximum federal funds.

The law includes adjustments during specific federal acts, like maintaining state eligibility for emergency benefits without starting a lengthy waiting period after a previous benefits period. Both the strategies to determine when benefits are extended and when exceptions apply must align with current federal laws.

(a) The provisions and definitions of terms in the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970, as amended by the federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 (Public Law 97-35), apply to this part. “Federal-state extended benefits” means benefits payable under this part.

(b)

(1) To the extent that the provisions and definitions of terms in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5) are in effect in federal law and are in conflict with, or supplement the provisions and definitions applicable pursuant to subdivision (a), the provisions and definitions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 shall apply to this part.

(2) To the extent that the provisions and definitions of terms in the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127) are in effect in federal law and are in conflict with, or supplement the provisions and definitions applicable pursuant to, subdivision (a), the provisions and definitions of the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act shall apply to this part.

(c) There is an “on” indicator for purposes of federal-state extended benefits for a week if one of the following applies:

(1) The rate of insured unemployment under this part for the period consisting of that week and the 12 weeks immediately preceding the week equaled or exceeded 120 percent of the average of the rates for the corresponding 13-week period ending in each of the preceding two calendar years, and equaled or exceeded 5 percent.

(2) The rate of insured unemployment under this part for the period consisting of that week and the 12 weeks immediately preceding the week equaled or exceeded 6 percent, regardless of the rate of insured unemployment in the two previous years.

(3) With respect to weeks of unemployment beginning on or after February 1, 2009, and continuing until the week ending four weeks prior to the last week for which 100 percent federal sharing is authorized by subdivision (a) of Section 2005 of Public Law 111-5 for all claims, except for reimbursable entities described in Section 3306(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code, both of the following apply:

(A) The average rate of total unemployment in this state, seasonally adjusted, as determined by the United States Secretary of Labor, for the period consisting of the most recent three months for which data for all states are published before the close of that week, equals or exceeds 6.5 percent.

(B) The average rate of total unemployment in this state, seasonally adjusted, as determined by the United States Secretary of Labor, for the three-month period referred to in subparagraph (A) equals or exceeds 110 percent of that average rate of total unemployment for either or both of the corresponding three-month periods ending in the two preceding calendar years.

(4) With respect to weeks of unemployment beginning on or after March 18, 2020, and continuing until the week ending four weeks prior to the last week for which 100 percent federal sharing is authorized by the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127), which shall be interpreted to retroactively include any subsequent extension of the last week for which 100 percent of federal sharing is authorized under that act and shall take effect as if the amendment extending full federal funding was enacted as part of that act, or for weeks of unemployment ending four weeks prior to the last week for which Congress, pursuant to any future legislation, has authorized 100 percent federal sharing, for all claims, except for reimbursable entities described in Section 3306(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code as that section read as of the operative of date of the act adding this paragraph, both of the following apply:

(d) There is an “off” indicator for a week if, for the period consisting of that week, and the 12 weeks immediately preceding the week, none of the criteria specified in subdivision (c) results in an “on” indicator.

(e) For purposes of this section, the rate of insured unemployment for a 13-week period shall be determined by reference to the average monthly covered employment for the first four of the most recent six calendar quarters ending before the close of the period.

(f) The indicators specified in subdivisions (c) and (d) shall be operative only if mandated or permitted by federal law.

(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, the Governor may, if permitted by federal law, suspend the payment of extended duration benefits under this part, to the extent necessary to ensure that otherwise eligible individuals are not denied, in whole or in part, the receipt of emergency unemployment compensation benefits authorized by the federal Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-252), the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-449), and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5), and that the state receives maximum reimbursement from the federal government for the payment of those emergency benefits.

(h) Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision (c), with respect to weeks of unemployment beginning on or after December 19, 2010, and continuing until the earlier of the date authorized by Section 502(b) of Public Law 111-312, or the week ending four weeks prior to the last week for which 100 percent federal sharing is authorized by Section 2005(a) of Public Law 111-5 for all claims, except for reimbursable entities described in Section 3306(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code, the following applies:

(1) There is an “on” indicator for purposes of federal-state extended benefits for a week if one of the following applies:

(A) The rate of insured unemployment under this part for the period consisting of that week and the 12 weeks immediately preceding the week equaled or exceeded 120 percent of the average of the rates for the corresponding 13-week period ending in each of the preceding three calendar years, and equaled or exceeded 5 percent.

(B) The rate of insured unemployment under this part for the period consisting of that week and the 12 weeks immediately preceding the week equaled or exceeded 6 percent, regardless of the rate of insured unemployment in the three previous years.

(C) The average rate of total unemployment in this state, seasonally adjusted, as determined by the United States Secretary of Labor, for the period consisting of the most recent three months for which data for all states are published before the close of that week, equals or exceeds 6.5 percent and the average rate of total unemployment in this state, seasonally adjusted, as determined by the United States Secretary of Labor, for the three-month period equals or exceeds 110 percent of that average rate of total unemployment for any or all of the corresponding three-month periods ending in the three preceding calendar years.

(2) There is an “off” indicator for a week if, for the period consisting of that week, and the 12 weeks immediately preceding the week, none of the criteria specified in paragraph (1) results in an “on” indicator.

(3) The indicators specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be operative only if mandated or permitted by federal law.

(i)

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, with respect to whether the state is in an extended benefit period beginning on November 1, 2020, through December 31, 2021, as permitted by the Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act of 2020, the requirement in the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 that no extended benefit period may begin prior to the 14th week following the end of a prior extended benefit period which was in effect shall not apply.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, when authorized by federal law to temporarily waive the “off” period, the requirement in the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 that no extended benefit period may begin prior to the 14th week following the end of a prior extended benefit period which was in effect shall not apply.

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Section § 4004

This statute outlines how extended unemployment compensation accounts are calculated for eligible individuals in California. It describes three methods to determine the account amount, choosing the lowest option: 50% of regular benefits, 13 times the weekly benefit amount, or 39 times the weekly benefit minus regular compensation received. If additional compensation was paid in an earlier benefit year, it's subtracted from this account. In times of high unemployment, these amounts can increase to 80%, 20 times, or 46 times, respectively. A 'high unemployment period' is defined as a time when the unemployment rate hits certain thresholds, triggering an extended benefits period.

(a) The department shall establish, for each eligible individual who files an application therefor, an extended compensation account with respect to the individual’s benefit year. The amount established in that account, subject to subdivision (b) of this section, shall be not less than whichever of the following is the least:

(1) Fifty percent of the total amount of regular compensation payable to the individual during that benefit year under this division.

(2) Thirteen times the individual’s average weekly benefit amount.

(3) Thirty-nine times the individual’s average weekly benefit amount, reduced by the regular compensation paid to them during that benefit year under this division.

(b) The amount determined under subdivision (a) of this section shall be reduced by the aggregate amount of additional compensation paid to the individual under Part 3 (commencing with Section 3501) of this division for prior weeks of unemployment in a benefit year that did not begin in an extended benefit period.

(c) For purposes of subdivision (a) of this section, an individual’s weekly benefit amount for a week is the amount of regular compensation under Part 1 (commencing with Section 100) of this division payable to such individual for such week of total unemployment.

(d) With respect to weeks beginning in a high unemployment period, subdivision (a) shall be applied in accordance with the following percentages:

(1) In paragraph (1) of subdivision (a), 80 percent shall be substituted for 50 percent.

(2) In paragraph (2) of subdivision (a), 20 times shall be substituted for 13 times.

(3) In paragraph (3) of subdivision (a), 46 times shall be substituted for 39 times.

(e) For purposes of subdivision (d), “high unemployment period” means either of the following:

(1) A period during which an extended benefit period would be in effect if subparagraph (A) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 4003 were applied by substituting 8 percent for 6.5 percent.

(2) A period during which an extended benefit period would be in effect if subparagraph (A) of paragraph (4) of subdivision (c) of Section 4003 were applied by substituting 8 percent for 6.5 percent.

(f) If subdivision (h) of Section 4003 is applicable, for purposes of subdivision (d), “high unemployment period” means a period during which an extended benefit period would be in effect if subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (h) of Section 4003 was applied by substituting 8 percent for 6.5 percent.

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