Social Security Act - Title III: Federal law establishing the framework for state unemployment compensation programs and their administration

Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA): Federal legislation that imposes a federal employer tax and establishes guidelines for state unemployment programs

CARES Act: Legislation providing expanded unemployment benefits and coverage during COVID-19 pandemic, which may still affect current unemployment procedures

American Rescue Plan Act: Recent federal legislation containing provisions for enhanced unemployment benefits and their administration

Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act: Federal law affecting eligibility requirements and verification processes for public benefits including unemployment

State Unemployment Insurance Laws: State-specific legislation governing unemployment insurance eligibility, benefits, and administration within each state's jurisdiction

Privacy Act of 1974: Federal law governing the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information maintained by federal agencies

18 U.S.C. ยง 1621: Federal perjury statute defining penalties for making false statements under oath

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin

Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law protecting individuals with disabilities from discrimination in various contexts, including unemployment benefits

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: Federal law protecting workers and job applicants aged 40 and over from age-based discrimination

State Documentation Requirements: State-specific rules governing required documentation, verification processes, and record retention for unemployment claims