Unemployment Insurance Code section 1270

As used in this article:

(a)

“Demand occupation” means an occupation in a labor market area in which the director determines work opportunities are available and there is not a surplus of qualified applicants.

(b)

“Labor market area” means a county, or aggregation of counties designated by the department that meets criteria of population, population density, commute patterns, and social and economic integration specified by the department.