Social Security Act - Title III: Federal legislation that establishes the framework for the unemployment insurance system in the United States, including administrative requirements and funding mechanisms.

Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA): Federal law that imposes a federal tax on employers to fund state workforce agencies and unemployment insurance programs.

CARES Act: Legislation enacted in response to COVID-19 that provided expanded unemployment benefits and modified eligibility requirements during the pandemic period.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA): Federal law that governs workforce development and training programs, including services for unemployed individuals.

State Unemployment Insurance Laws: State-specific legislation that determines eligibility criteria, benefit calculations, and reporting requirements for unemployment insurance in each state.

Privacy Laws: Regulations governing the collection, storage, and handling of personal information in unemployment applications and processes.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal civil rights law protecting individuals with disabilities from discrimination, including in unemployment processes.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Federal regulations ensuring non-discrimination in employment-related matters, including unemployment benefits.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing wage, hour, and employment standards that may affect unemployment eligibility and benefit calculations.

Work Authorization Requirements: Federal and state regulations requiring verification of legal work status for unemployment benefit eligibility.

False Claims Act: Federal law that imposes liability on persons and companies who defraud governmental programs, including unemployment insurance.

State Fraud Prevention Laws: State-specific legislation defining unemployment fraud and establishing penalties for false statements or misrepresentation in unemployment claims.