{"code":"UIC","codeName":"Unemployment Insurance Code","section":"601","citation":"Unemp. Ins. Code, § 601","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 3. Scope or Coverage [601. - 832.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/unemployment-insurance-code/division-1/part-1/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Employment [601. - 611.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/unemployment-insurance-code/division-1/part-1/chapter-3/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1107.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Employment” means service, including service in interstate commerce, performed by an employee for wages or under any contract of hire, written or oral, express or implied.</p>","text":"“Employment” means service, including service in interstate commerce, performed by an employee for wages or under any contract of hire, written or oral, express or implied.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/unemployment-insurance-code/employment-601","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}