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HomeUnemployment Insurance CodeGENERAL PROVISIONS§ 10 Tense Inclusion Rules

§ 10 Tense Inclusion Rules

Unemployment Insurance Code·California
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§ 10 Tense Inclusion Rules

This rule says that when we talk about the present tense, it also covers things that happened before and things that will happen later, and the future tense includes the present.

Key Takeaways

  • •Present tense can mean past, present, or future.
  • •Future tense can also mean present.
  • •The rule blurs the line between when something happens and the words we use.

Example

A teacher tells a student that saying "I am eating" can also mean "I ate earlier" or "I will eat later".

According to the rule, the words used for now (present tense) can also be understood to talk about past or future actions, and words for the future can be understood to talk about now.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 10 Tense Inclusion Rules

The present tense includes the past and future tenses; and the future, the present.

Last verified: February 26, 2026

Related Statutes

  • § 1 Unemployment Insurance Code
  • § 100 Unemployment And Economic Stability
  • § 101 Unemployment Tax Credit Protection
  • § 102 Legislative Amendment Authority
  • § 10200 Workforce Training Investment Program

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Unemployment Insurance Code. Section 10.
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