California § 455.5 - This state shall participate in any arrangements for the payment of compensation
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§ 455.5. This state shall participate in any arrangements for the payment of compensation
This state shall participate in any arrangements for the payment of compensation on the basis of combining an individualâs wages and employment covered under this division with his wages and employment covered under the unemployment compensation law of other states which are approved by the Secretary of Labor in consultation with the state unemployment compensation agencies as reasonably calculated to assure the prompt and full payment of compensation in such situations. Any such arrangement shall include provisions for both of the following: (a) Applying the base period of a single state law to a claim involving the combining of an individualâs wages and employment covered under two or more state laws. (b) Avoiding duplicate use of wages and employment by reason of such combining.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 455.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 455.5 cover?
Section 455.5 ("This state shall participate in any arrangements for the payment of compensation") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of California law?
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