{"code":"UIC","codeName":"Unemployment Insurance Code","section":"1256.3","citation":"Unemp. Ins. Code, § 1256.3","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. UNEMPLOYMENT AND DISABILITY COMPENSATION [100. - 4751.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/unemployment-insurance-code/division-1"},{"name":"PART 1. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION [100. - 2129.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/unemployment-insurance-code/division-1/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Unemployment Compensation Benefits [1251. - 1384.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/unemployment-insurance-code/division-1/part-1/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Eligibility and Disqualifications [1251. - 1265.9.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/unemployment-insurance-code/division-1/part-1/chapter-5/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 152, Sec. 12.   Effective January 1, 2006.","effective":"2006-01-01","html":"<p>For the purposes of Sections <a href=\"/uic/1256\">1256</a>, <a href=\"/uic/1256.1\">1256.1</a>, <a href=\"/uic/1256.2\">1256.2</a>, <a href=\"/uic/1256.4\">1256.4</a>, and <a href=\"/uic/1256.5\">1256.5</a>, “most recent work” is that work in which a claimant last performed compensated services:</p><p>(a) Prior to and nearest the date of filing a valid new, reopened, or additional claim for unemployment compensation benefits, a valid primary, reopened, or additional claim for extended duration benefits, or a valid application, or reopened or additional claim for federal-state extended benefits.</p><p>(b) During the calendar week for which a continued claim is filed.</p>","text":"For the purposes of Sections 1256, 1256.1, 1256.2, 1256.4, and 1256.5, “most recent work” is that work in which a claimant last performed compensated services: (a) Prior to and nearest the date of filing a valid new, reopened, or additional claim for unemployment compensation benefits, a valid primary, reopened, or additional claim for extended duration benefits, or a valid application, or reopened or additional claim for federal-state extended benefits. (b) During the calendar week for which a continued claim is filed.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/unemployment-insurance-code/eligibility-and-disqualifications-1256-3","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}