Section 1326 Of Article 3. Filing, Determination, And Payment Of Unemployment Compensation Benefit Claims From California Unemployment Insurance Code >> Division 1. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 3.

. Claims for unemployment compensation benefits shall be made in accordance with authorized regulations of the director. Except as otherwise provided in this article, the department shall promptly pay benefits if it finds the claimant is eligible or shall promptly deny benefits if it finds the claimant is ineligible.