EmploymentQuestion 1080 of 1605
A former employee applies for unemployment benefits after being laid off due to lack of work. Regarding the claim, the employer generally:
a.Must personally pay the weekly benefit checks
b.Has no involvement in the process at all
c.May respond to the EDD's notice and provide information, but a worker laid off through no fault of their own is typically eligible
d.Can permanently block the worker from ever collecting
Explanation
When a worker files for UI, the EDD notifies the former employer, who may provide information about the separation. A worker laid off through no fault of their own is generally eligible; benefits may be denied for misconduct or a voluntary quit without good cause (Unemployment Insurance Code §1256). The employer responds but does not pay benefits directly.
Law Reference: Unemployment Insurance Code §1256Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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